carl
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Fuel guage
Jul 24, 2020 15:41:53 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Jul 24, 2020 15:41:53 GMT -6
I have a 2004 238 seapro walk around . It’s a great boat but I recently lost my fuel gauge it’s showing empty all the time. What could be the cause of this problem ?
Best regards
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Post by Juan on Jul 24, 2020 16:10:34 GMT -6
Could be a couple of things. Loose or corroded connection at the fuel gauge or on the fuel sending unit would be the easiest fix. The gauge could be bad.. it happens but that seldom happens If it's not the wiring connection, then the most probable cause is a bad sending unit (located under an inspection plate on the deck and on top of the fuel tank. Not hard to change but you need to be sure you get the right length for the replacement sending unit.
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Post by jordant on Jul 25, 2020 14:50:54 GMT -6
I had a gauge always showing empty on my 1994. Long story short I pulled and tested it all BUT realized a new $22 dollar gauge off amazon would have been the fastest test/fix. if it fixed the problem then it was fast and cheep.... if it didnt then return the gauge to amazon and buy a fuel sender and rewire. For me the gauge was toast and everything else was fine. just my 2cents.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 25, 2020 19:52:35 GMT -6
Most likely is corrosion at the sending unit connection. Loose ground second. Bad sending unit third, bad gauge fourth. Check your connections, get a ohmmeter and check your sending unit.
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carl
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Fuel guage
Jul 27, 2020 11:34:01 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Jul 27, 2020 11:34:01 GMT -6
I spoke with the tank manufacturer who told me to contact tanknbarrell to see about getting a replacement sender . Has anyone heard of them ? Manufacture said email was tanknbarrell.com but that’s not a valid address. Tried it as a web site and no hits . Where can I get a replacement sender ,
Best regards
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Post by Juan on Jul 27, 2020 14:33:48 GMT -6
Never heard of tanknbarrell but a lot of places carry sending units. West Marine, Great Lake Skipper, even Amazon. You might want to pull the old one out first and measure it to be sure it fits the depth of your tank before ordering or you could order an adjustable unit.
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Post by freezerfiller on Jul 27, 2020 15:37:50 GMT -6
Did you check the sender with an ohmmeter to make sure it is the problem?
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mosquito13
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Post by mosquito13 on Jul 27, 2020 20:48:28 GMT -6
Fill it after every trip , you will soon be able to gauge how much fuel you burn, and you will always have a stash of emergency gas and never have condensation/aka water in the tank.
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Jul 28, 2020 8:59:12 GMT -6
I think 'Skeeter has the right idea here. Even if the fuel gauge works, it's likely inaccurate. Best plan is a full tank.
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