Jonboat2Bassboat
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2012
- Messages
- 89
The Faria analog Tilt/Trim gauge does not start moving until the outboard is 1/4 way down and stops 1/4 way from the end. My guess is there is an adjusting screw on the back that lets the tilt indicator be set to the bottom when the engine is all the way down, correct?
The Faria analog speed gauge does not work all the time. Sometimes, but not always, it does not register until going 15+ MPH, jumps to current speed and then works fine. My guess is there is an air leak in the vacuum line, most likely at the gauge or manifold ends and clipping off a 1/4" at both ends will fix the problem. Either that or the gauge is dirty internally and needs to be taken apart and cleaned or replaced. Am I on the right track?
Estimating MPG. I have a trip planning program that includes fuel use. The default value is 6.5 MPH / 2.5 gallons. That's 2.6 MPG, WAY too high fuel use. Any guess as to what an 1800 pound 18 foot aluminium bass boat with a 70 HP 4 stroke Yamaha would get at a nominal speed of 10 MPG?
The Faria analog speed gauge does not work all the time. Sometimes, but not always, it does not register until going 15+ MPH, jumps to current speed and then works fine. My guess is there is an air leak in the vacuum line, most likely at the gauge or manifold ends and clipping off a 1/4" at both ends will fix the problem. Either that or the gauge is dirty internally and needs to be taken apart and cleaned or replaced. Am I on the right track?
Estimating MPG. I have a trip planning program that includes fuel use. The default value is 6.5 MPH / 2.5 gallons. That's 2.6 MPG, WAY too high fuel use. Any guess as to what an 1800 pound 18 foot aluminium bass boat with a 70 HP 4 stroke Yamaha would get at a nominal speed of 10 MPG?