How hard is it to switch out a set of gauges?

[ildoc]

I have a 1996 Harris-Kayot Ultima 2000 deckboat with Merc 5.7 V8 Alpha I drive. The glass on the tachometer got broken (kids?!) and I've been looking to replace it. Seems difficult to find a tach that matches the rest of the instruments, so I'm asking how hard it is to switch them all out? I've only been a boater 1 year and a mechanical novice. Is it just a matter of pulling the old out and plugging the new in? How are those things secured in there anyway?<br /><br />Thanks for any help. I know some will say it's silly to replace them all, but having one gauge different from the rest will drive the OCD side of me a little nuts!

 

[rob935]

Re: How hard is it to switch out a set of gauges?

its very easy to switch em, if you can get behind for a look you will see that they are clamped in by a u shaped bar normally connected to the center of each diall by a nut, remove the nut and the bar pops off just a matter of unhooking the wiring and the guage just pops out...

 

[pvisser]

Re: How hard is it to switch out a set of gauges?

Like he said, peace of cake.<br /><br />Just make sure to label the wires so's you don't out them back on the wrong gauge.

 

[rob935]

Re: How hard is it to switch out a set of gauges?

take your time and only do one at a time so as not to confuse the wiring process, good luck.

 

[ildoc]

Re: How hard is it to switch out a set of gauges?

Thanks guys! I'll give it a try and come crying back here if I screw it up!