fuel float location

[FW0804]

I purchased a boat a few months ago and found out the fuel gauge doesn't work. I tested the gauge itself and there is continuity through the whole gauge, so the problem has to be with the fuel float.

here's the problem, the person I bought the boat from sealed the whole floor with one sheet of plywood and covered it all in fiberglass so there is no access panel. I need to know approximately where the fuel float is in relation to the doghouse (engine cover) so that I can make a whole to 1) install an access panel and 2) more importantly replace the fuel float.

I have a 1987 Four Winns with a MerCruiser 165HP 4cyl engine.

I was told by someone at a boat shop that it should be about 12 inches from the engine cover dead center in the middle of the floor but I want a second opinion because you can't "undrill" a hole.

(Also if i am posting in the wrong forum please let me know - I am a little new to iboats)

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: fuel float location

You might try the FourWinns forum as well. You are asking a detailed question about a year and particular model of boat.

Be aware that the PO may have replaced the fuel tank as well, moving the sender location. Best bet is to trace the wires. Normally sender wires are pink. Ground is black.