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cakemoto

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help please
« on: May 02, 2013, 08:01:29 PM »
I just got this boat few weks ago.now looking over everthing,fuel gauge dont work also tach ot working.should i just pull the tanks and replace senders?To me all wires look hooked up{but i suck @ electrical}.I think the tach gauge is just broken.Prevous owner justr changed it over to dual points,would that have anything to do with the tach not working?thanks guys
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81sprint

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Re: help please
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2013, 08:46:31 PM »
Nice float! May need a tach filter
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 09:18:28 PM »
Quote from: cakemoto on May 02, 2013, 08:01:29 PM
I just got this boat few weks ago.now looking over everthing,fuel gauge dont work also tach ot working.should i just pull the tanks and replace senders?To me all wires look hooked up{but i suck @ electrical}.I think the tach gauge is just broken.Prevous owner justr changed it over to dual points,would that have anything to do with the tach not working?thanks guys
He switched to points? Wonder why. Maybe he had a nice dizzy and took it before he sold it. At the very least you could just run wires back laying on the seat to verify no wires are open/cut. Should be just 3 wires-I believe ground, positive, and signal from the distributer. Fuel gauge dont work? Does anyones? No serious seems a lot are broke I was give'en a stick and was told here's the fuel gauge.
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mobboss

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Re: help please
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2013, 09:40:11 PM »
ok there a way to test the gauge and then test the sending unit. theres nothing really wrong with points but .....  get something else. the tach may or may not work replace it. you are just going to have to take your time looking at everything, before you take it out!!!!!!!!!!!!   google search how test gauge and sending unit, it should give a really good explanation. congrats on the new boat please be safe above all else !!!
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Re: help please
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2013, 10:51:49 PM »
Not trying to be a smart ass here but who really needs a tach?   When it stops pulling, take your foot out of it.  Worry about it down the line when you want to assess the condition of the pump or figure out your speed without a GPS.   Now a working gas gauge unless you are always going upriver is another matter . . .
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cakemoto

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Re: help please
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2013, 10:28:43 AM »
Thanks for the replies....the boat is all original.it would be nice to know what's it is revin to, isn't it good to have a tach  if your loosing motor performance? I will google how to check senders.he just changed it from single to duel points.
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2013, 11:15:43 AM »
I just ditched my points and went HEI, but I had to change my factory wiring a little. The power wire to the HEI wasnt up to the task so I just added a relay, the original power wire now just energizes the relay so the HEI gets direct battery power, if HEI are low on power it'll burn out the module. If you need to know how to wire it let me know I'll give you connect the dot wiring map-easy. 
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cakemoto

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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2013, 08:27:21 AM »
thanks again guys.what kind of dizzy should i get?not looking to break the bank yet!
oh yea found out why no gas gauge......no senders. :banghead:  is there anyway to install them or should i just start using the stick method?
as far as i know, it is stock 454. has a one of those edelbrock carb,kinda thinking about changing that too?
boat runs really dry,ride is rough as shit but whatever,also does have a delta pad on this boat.
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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2013, 08:40:02 AM »
use the stick method . ebay for your dizzy. there cheap. or summit, or theres always someone selling stuff on here. id start with ebay.  if its not a deep v , it will ride rough.
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2013, 09:08:58 AM »
Where can I get a sending unit? Are they specific or universal dealios? I have 2 22 gal tanks on my cruiser butthe senders were removed. Didnt mean to jack your thread but its kinda related.8)

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« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2013, 01:13:03 PM »
Found this pace had it planning on replacing your distributer http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/listview.aspx?Product=A&Sub=A
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