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Outrage Fuel Gauge
grahamh	#1  Posted on 09/21/10 - 3:34 PM
Member Posts: 60 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/28/10	I was trying to adjust the gauge on my 1986 18' Outrage and it broke off. But the d$%* thing still seems to work! How do these work? Magnets? Magic? Thanks, Graham Edited by Tom W Clark on 09/22/10 - 5:52 AM
Jeff	#2  Posted on 09/21/10 - 5:00 PM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	Which gauge are you referring to? The fuel tank gauge? 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
grahamh	#3  Posted on 09/21/10 - 5:25 PM
Member Posts: 60 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/28/10	oh yeah - guess there is more than one gauge!!! Yes, the fuel tank gauge that is located under the clear plate in the deck. Thanks
Jeff	#4  Posted on 09/21/10 - 5:54 PM
Member Posts: 1987 Comments: 34 Joined: 04/02/05	If I remember correctly works of a simple spiral spindle and float system. http://www.e-components.net/Spiralgau...auges.html Or, a lever float system http://www.e-components.net/4holegaug...egauge.htm 1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
grahamh	#5  Posted on 09/22/10 - 4:15 AM
Member Posts: 60 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/28/10	Jeff- I dont see anything that attaches the gauge to the interior of the tank. The gauge is connected by 2 screws and easily comes off the tank. I did more research and it does look like it works by magnets. Originally made by Rochester Gauges(?) http://www.rochestergauges.com/Pages/PDFs/6500.pdf g
Tom W Clark	#6  Posted on 09/22/10 - 5:55 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4280 Comments: 7 Joined: 09/30/05	That is correct, the magnetic mechanism allows the needle to move inside it own sealed capsule without any direct penetration into the tank itself. The springs hold the gauge tight to the underside the plastic deck plate to it can be read when condensation builds up on the underside of the deck plate. Yes, Rochester Gauges is the manufacturer.
RA	#7  Posted on 09/29/10 - 9:22 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/10/10	I am trying to get to the fuel gauge on my 1986 Outrage 18. How do I get the clear cover off? I tried prying it up with a large screwdriver but it looks like it is held in place by a white ring with several rivets in it. I think they are rivets, they look like screw heads without any slots that fit a screwdriver or allen wrench. I am afraid of cracking the clear cover if I try harder. Any ideas? I will try to post a picture of it. Thanks. Rich
Blackduck	#8  Posted on 09/29/10 - 9:41 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	The clear cover just pops off. Use the largest screw driver you have to pry it up. Walter Reynolds 1973 Boston Whaler 16 Nauset 90 HP Yamaha
Joe Kriz	#9  Posted on 09/29/10 - 10:17 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	These Deck Plates are the "Pry Out" style. See this OEM Part Photo: http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...p;rstart=0 And this article here on WhalerCentral: http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...ticle_id=3
RA	#10  Posted on 09/29/10 - 10:33 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/10/10	Thanks for the info Joe. I have the thin ring style. When I pry up on the cover, the ring wants to move up but the cover does not come free. I will try with a larger screwdriver. This is my first whaler. I bought it used a few months ago.
Joe Kriz	#11  Posted on 09/29/10 - 10:39 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	The 6 inch are "Thin Ring" The 8 inch are "Standard Ring"
topsaildoc	#12  Posted on 09/30/10 - 7:07 AM
Member Posts: 15 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/09/06	if you need a new one, let me know. . . i have a few extras