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Looking for a new or used VDO Fuel Gauge. Black in color with a chrome ring. Not sure if this is the correct forum or not. I didn't see one for parts. If anybody has one let me know. Thanks.
Critchy
I have dual ful tanks and the boat will not switch from one tank to the other. My fuel gauge is not working either. It has bean tempermental for a while. I checked all wire connecters on the fuel gauge, the switch used to switch the tanks and also followed the wires all the way to the sending...
I am replacing the wooden 2 X 6 and 2 X 4's that the boat sits on. Do I need to buy any particular type of wood? Also do I need to put any type of treetmanet on the wood or just wrap it in carpet. Thanks.
My fuel gauge is tempermental. It only works occasionally. I checked the wires and connectors for loose connections and they all appear OK. The fuel gauge when it's not working always goes to the past full line. If I wiggle the wires on the back of the fuel gauge, the needle bounces back and...
I have an Alpha 1 gen 2 I/O. I am changing the water pump impeller and have one quick question. I am using service manual 14 and it is telling me that if it has an aluminum dam which I believe it does cause it is all stock and looks to be. The book it telling me to put a bead of Permatex...
I have an Alpha 1 gen II. I am replacing the water pump. Do I need to torque the bolts for the metal housing and if so how much? If not, do they just get snug or cranked down?
I decided to do my own maintenace finally this year. I have a Alpha 1 I/O Mercruiser. With the outdrive in the lowered position. When I put it into gear (either forward or reverse) it makes a very loud clank as it goes into gear. Once it is in gear and spinning the prop, if I take it out of...
