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I pulled the Rochester mechanical gauge on my 18' I didn't realize the gauge was separate from the mechanism - I'm guessing it's the magnetic version. All of the mechanical parts seem to be working fine, the gauge itself was rusted and had moisture inside. The float is cork and after 25 years probably could use replacing.

Is there a way to test the mechanism, paperclip maybe? I'm calling Rochester tomorrow, but thought I would check here first.

Thanks in advance...

Max

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Quit wasting you time and purchase a new one...25 years old it does not own you anything...

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FYI: For anyone is looking for this part - it has been replaced with a universal unit Rochester part number 6580-00151 one distributor in Virginia is eComponents (800) 640-1556 - POC Tammy. The price was $78 for the complete assy.

I'll post if there are any issues with this part.

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How does it compare to this?
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...oto_id=826

Any photos of the parts you purchased?

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I'm hoping that is exactly it... it's shipping today and I'll confirm when it gets here. I spoke with the Rochester service dept. in Texas and they gave me the PN and contact info.

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Lol. Im so cheap. I found the cork in mine to weight about twice what it should so replaced it with a cork stopper about the same diameter. I coated it with thinned west system epoxy, measured how nuch gas was in the rank to make sure ut read correctly and i'm up and running. $1.50 cork ant the epoxy i had.

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All of the mechanics in mine is fine, but the top where the guage sits has a fair amount of corrosion and the gauge is shot. I don't want any leaks down the road so $78 + shipping is fine if it's the right part. Also the arm on mine is so short that it had to be reading full for the first 4 inches from the top of the tank - the new adjustable version may allow for a little more accuracy

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Sammi - if it makes you feel any better, in a pinch I used 2 wine corks and trimmed them to fit into the tank and match buoyancy of the old float.

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Ugh! I spent $1.50 too much. Lol

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Max, did you get the gauge? The one on my sister-in-law's 18 doesn't move at all, so trying to help her with it.

Tim

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Hopefully it will arrive today... I'll post a picture once it arrives.

Max

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Thanks Max - also interested in whether it comes with gaskets, etc - in other words, a turnkey op.

I noticed that on Rochester's site they have options like a stainless steel or aluminum float - did you stay with the stock rubber?

Tim

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Called today - part was never shipped. Had to re-order. Should arrive on Wed.

Max

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Any luck getting the part? I'm about to make a decision on replacing mine.

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It arrived yesterday - and it is a universal fit with a 30" arm and a plastic float. No directions came with it - it looks like you bend the arm to shape then crimp the arm so the float stays in place. There are two small flat washers, one on each side of the float so a small crimp will keep the float in place. It's very well made and comes with four new mount screws and a new rubber flange gasket. It looks like the correct one, it will be hard to tell until I adjust the float arm correctly. I'm hoping to get it installed today...

FYI: It worked out to about $88 with shipping.

Here's some pix:

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0901.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0900.jpg

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0899.jpg

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Max, how did this work out, finally? I'm getting ready to order one, but just wanted to double check that it did the job for you. And any installation tricks would be helpful too. Thanks!

Tim

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Told you.....

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Got caught up with other projects - will probably get to the install in a week or so and will post anything I find out during the install. It looks pretty straight forward.

Needed to make sure that hull work was done and the engine running, and the deck sealed before getting carried away with interior stuff.

This boat really needed some TLC...

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Did the new gauge install today - that aftermarket part had to be modified to work for me. First off the rod is going the wrong direction first attempt (picture 1) I did a 90 degree bend, eventualoly I had to bend it 180 degrees for it to work in my tank. I was able to do that (see the side by side with the old unit). I tried to match the angles so that it woulkd read similarly - very hard to match since the replacement unit is much shorter than the original.

The 2.5" depth does work with my tank and appears to give enough clearance to register - I felt around with a rod and did not find a baffle in the gauge area.

When I tried to install my 180 degree modified unit the bend was tto wide and it would not go into the tank, I carefully tried to modify it with pliers and vice grips but the rod broke at the hard bend.

I was able to drill the old rod out of the unit and clear the pressed area and luckily there is plenty of rod that ships with the unit. I made a single bend in my vice and reinserted and crimped the unit and it was a much better fit and function. My tank flange had a few areas with slight corrosion so I used a thin smear of RTV blue gaskit seal.

From start to finish about 4 hours

Old and new side by side - with the first 90 degree bend

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0934.jpg

Another side by side

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0932.jpg

Final version:

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m...G_0939.jpg

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I just opened my 1988 Outrage 18's fuel gauge, as the mechanical part was stuck and attached is a photo of what was inside. Looks like the Rochester 6500 in another post I read. I was able to get it working and replaced the magnetic part on top with an exact item I purchased from Nauset Marine. They sell them on e-bay as well. Once I reassembled it all, it works great.