[C38] Fuel Tank Gauge ?

les hlhowell at pacbell.net
Mon Mar 5 11:44:37 EST 2012


Actually I replaced JACE's fuel gauge with one for a diesel truck.  I
got it at one of the local auto parts stores.  The swing arm is
adjustable by cutting it off before mounting.  The instructions in the
package were pretty good.  It outlasted the last three marine versions I
had purchased and was quite a bit cheaper.  The mounting plate was
stainless as well, and the hole pattern matched. All fuel gauges have
the same resistance, so it is not hard at all to find one.  They are 240
ohms or somewhere in that vicinity.

Regards,
Les H

On Sun, 2012-03-04 at 16:33 -0500, Mark O'Dell wrote:
> Hey All...
> 
> I'm looking for anyone that might know what size and type of
> mechanical fuel gauge to install on our C38 fuel tanks. I would like
> to install a mechanical gauge directly into the tank itself, but I'm
> not sure what to get.
> 
> I am currently looking at a Swingarm Mechanical Sending Unit from
> Moeller Marine:
> http://www.usaboatstore.com/moeller-swingarm-mechanical-sending-units.htm?feed=Froogle
> 
> I measured my tank at 12" on the shallow side and 14" on the deep side
> -- I'm assuming that this is the stock 33 gal tank that we all
> probably have(?) If so, does anyone have any pointers on finding the
> right sized gauge to install in these tanks? I guess I would use a 14"
> unit, and then just do some calibrating once I get it installed? And,
> what about the bolt pattern, the current sending unit on the tank is a
> 5-bolt pattern, as is the item, I assume they'll match up?
> 
> Any recommendations?
> 
> ALSO, I just replaced my primary winches (the orig Lewmar 48 3-speeds)
> with a set of Harken 53st yesterday. Can't wait to try them out... BUT
> In the meantime, I am looking to sell the original winches. If anyone
> is in need of parts or a replacement set of the original Lewmar 48
> 3-speeds I'd let the PAIR go for $500 obo. I also have a set of Alloy
> Lewmar 48stor that are up for grabs as well. Both sets of winches can
> be found here. http://c38momentous.blogspot.com/p/for-sale.html
> I also have a very nice Islands 12' daysailer on an inspected trailer
> that I'm trying to find a nice home for too. Just thought I'd through
> it out there. It can be seen at the above link as well.
> 
> Thanx everybody,
> Mark O'Dell
> Momentous #230
> Baltimore, MD
> 
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