gauge problems

[johnbell47]

I have a mercruiser 898, 305 chevy in my chris craft v drive replica. I have new Faria gauges. The temp gauge will only go to about 100 degrees or so. I also, for testings sake have a mechanical gauge which goes to 160 degrees, when I have run a little while. I can tell that the engine is not hot, its just a gauge problem. The faria gauge pegs when i ground the sender wire. I put a new automotive sender in with the same results. does faria have a different sender? the fuel gauge is acting in a similar manner, not reading high enough. thanks for all the help.

 

[fishinpa]

Re: gauge problems

the senders you are using may not be compatible with your gauges ....
you are getting readings but dont seem correct !

did your old gauges previously read correct before the faria gauge set was installed ?? or before they quit working ?


fish

 

[johnbell47]

Re: gauge problems

new boat, never had any gauges but these.

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: gauge problems

I have a mercruiser 898, 305 chevy in my chris craft v drive replica. I have new Faria gauges. The temp gauge will only go to about 100 degrees or so. I also, for testings sake have a mechanical gauge which goes to 160 degrees, when I have run a little while. I can tell that the engine is not hot, its just a gauge problem. The faria gauge pegs when i ground the sender wire. I put a new automotive sender in with the same results. does faria have a different sender? the fuel gauge is acting in a similar manner, not reading high enough. thanks for all the help.

Contact Faria direct, and see what they recommend for the sender:

"My name is Jason Blackburn and I am Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Thomas G. Faria Corporation. Please allow me to confirm that Faria is not closing rather reducing production during the economic downturn. I am a boater myself and understand the often urgent nature of replacing or obtaining technical service on instruments. I have personally serviced and supported the US Marine (all brands) account since 1993 and stand ready to answer any and all calls and other correspondence regarding Faria instruments. That noted, if you need to contact Faria or have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us at any of the phone numbers below:

Jason Blackburn
VP of Sales and Marketing
ph. 860-848-9271 x1212
cell. 860-912-4039
fax. 860-848-2704
email. jasonb@faria-instruments.com

Jessica Goins
Marine Sales Manager
ph. 860-848-9271 x1217
cell. 401-486-2983
email. jessicab@faria-instruments.com

John G. Alexopoulos
Marine Sales Representative (including US Marine, BBG, et al)
ph. 860-848-9271 x1301
cell. 860-608-3257
email. johna@faria-instruments.com

Ted Genard
Customer Service Manager
ph. 800-473-2742
tedg@faria-instruments.com

All the best and Happy Boating!

My very best regards - Jason"