I have been looking for a set of period correct gauges for use on my 1973 16 foot Donzi powered by a 1972 Mercury 1400.
I came across a full set of gauges that is the exact style I have been looking for. The guages I picked up are out of a mercruiser I/O powered boat, so some of them are not applicable to a 2 stroke outboard. So here is a list of the gauges I have and I'd like your input on whether or not they can or should be used for my outboard:
1) 60mph speedometer - I see no issues with using this.
2) 5k tach - I will not be using this tach as a 2 stroke outboard should have at least a 6k tach, which I already have.
3) engine temp - could this be used on my outboard? if so, what sending unit would I need and where would I mount it?
4) amperes - could i use this gauge? The charging system on my outboard is much more simple than that of an I/O which would have an alternator.
5) battery - i assume this is a volt gauge. I see no issue with using this for my application.
6) trim guage - my motor does have power trim/tilt. although you can clearly see whether or not an outboard is trimmed, versus an I/O. regardless, could the power trim gauge be used? what kind of sensors/sending unit would be required on the motor?
7) oil pressure - i would not be used on a 2 stroke motor.
8) fuel gauge - i see no issue in using this, so long as i get the proper sending unit. anyone know specifically what sending unit I'd need?
9) vacuum - does a 2 stroke create vacuum? where would the vacuum source be on the motor? would it make sense to use this?
10) hour meter - I see no issue with using this for my application.
I'd like to also get a water pressure gauge - those are specific to outboards and i am keeping an eye out for one.
Here's a picture of the style gauges i have - note these are not my actual gauges, but this is what they look like.
http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/othergauges/4783.jpg
so what are your thoughts on using these gauges on a 2 stroke outboard? Thanks.
I came across a full set of gauges that is the exact style I have been looking for. The guages I picked up are out of a mercruiser I/O powered boat, so some of them are not applicable to a 2 stroke outboard. So here is a list of the gauges I have and I'd like your input on whether or not they can or should be used for my outboard:
1) 60mph speedometer - I see no issues with using this.
2) 5k tach - I will not be using this tach as a 2 stroke outboard should have at least a 6k tach, which I already have.
3) engine temp - could this be used on my outboard? if so, what sending unit would I need and where would I mount it?
4) amperes - could i use this gauge? The charging system on my outboard is much more simple than that of an I/O which would have an alternator.
5) battery - i assume this is a volt gauge. I see no issue with using this for my application.
6) trim guage - my motor does have power trim/tilt. although you can clearly see whether or not an outboard is trimmed, versus an I/O. regardless, could the power trim gauge be used? what kind of sensors/sending unit would be required on the motor?
7) oil pressure - i would not be used on a 2 stroke motor.
8) fuel gauge - i see no issue in using this, so long as i get the proper sending unit. anyone know specifically what sending unit I'd need?
9) vacuum - does a 2 stroke create vacuum? where would the vacuum source be on the motor? would it make sense to use this?
10) hour meter - I see no issue with using this for my application.
I'd like to also get a water pressure gauge - those are specific to outboards and i am keeping an eye out for one.
Here's a picture of the style gauges i have - note these are not my actual gauges, but this is what they look like.
http://www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/othergauges/4783.jpg
so what are your thoughts on using these gauges on a 2 stroke outboard? Thanks.