Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

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LAC_STS

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I will be installing a new engine this coming weekend and was wondering if there is a way to reset the hour gauge? Do I have to buy a new one? Its an older 89 style engine so I dont think it has an ECM or anything like that.



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shuswap119

shuswap119

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Re: Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

Hey LAC, why not just document the hours at install? As stated in previous threads, hour meters are not gospel anyhow ;)

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sethjon

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Re: Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

I'd leave it as is. For a future sale of the boat you can show the receipt. Theres no advantage to changing it unless it doesn't work.
 
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LAC_STS

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Re: Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

Is it a pain to change or something? I found new gauges at a local marine surplus store cheap and figured if I couldn't turn the current one back it would be very easy and cheap to change.

Is there something hard about it or are you guys just saying it's not worth it to mess with it?


Thanks so much for the help
 
shuswap119

shuswap119

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Re: Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

Changing it shouldn't be a big deal if the new gauge fits you dashboard. Just saying that the meter doesn't add much value.

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jtmarten

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Re: Reset hour gauge after install new engine?

Won't add any value, but will make maint intervals easier. Keep the original meter, could be a good selling point if you ever decide to sell.
 
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