Fuel gauge replacement

[Bob 04 H260]

I am looking into replacing the sender unit in our fuel tank. It does not work. I would like to use a VDO gauge in the cockpit so I can keep an eye on it while re-fuelling. Defender sell the gauge with a float type sender unit.

The tank is polyethylene with a scad type sender unit. I'm wondering if there is any standardization on the sender unit mounting patterns on boats. I looked at the VDO website and could not find any information on the mounting hole pattern. If I'll need an adaptor plate I would prefer to make it in my shop at home than trying to rig something up once I'm back on the boat.

Has any other Hunter owner done this mod ?

Bob

 

[Blitz]

I believe it is standard.. . But there is always someone who will do it differently.

I prefer the float type sender in lieu of the swing arm type. Lots of info on;

http://www.wemausa.com/

Adaptors:

http://www.wemausa.com/sensors/adapters.shtml#SHS_Adapters

 

[Bob 04 H260]

I believe it is standard.. . But there is always someone who will do it differently.

I prefer the float type sender in lieu of the swing arm type. Lots of info on;

http://www.wemausa.com/

Adaptors:

http://www.wemausa.com/sensors/adapters.shtml#SHS_Adapters

Neal, thanks just what I wanted ! It looks like their sender will fit my tank.

Bob

 

[2discover]

Hi Bob
I replaced the gague by a monitor system from Feriello. It allows you to monitor 8 sensors with one display. I could use the installed sensors and did replace the broken / seized sensors (waste tank) with external foil sensors. It was easy to install, accepts many different kinds of sensors and does not cost a fortune. Youcan ser the details on my blog www.sv-tranquilizer.blogspot.ch under Projects.
Enjoy your time in the Bahamas!
Marco

 

[Bob 04 H260]

Hi Bob
I replaced the gague by a monitor system from Feriello. It allows you to monitor 8 sensors with one display. I could use the installed sensors and did replace the broken / seized sensors (waste tank) with external foil sensors. It was easy to install, accepts many different kinds of sensors and does not cost a fortune. Youcan ser the details on my blog www.sv-tranquilizer.blogspot.ch under Projects.
Enjoy your time in the Bahamas!
Marco

Hi Marco, thanks for the tip. I just read your whole blog ! Well done, entertaining reading. Thanks for the link.
Let's try and connect on your next trip over the big pond, Bob