gages yanmar

[Rick.johnson]

Hi Guys

I have a 87 40 ft Hunter with a 3jh40 yanmar engine that seems to running just great
that what my marine mechanic said an it has the older style b yanmar control panel

is there a way to install gages to it like a tenp an oil press an amp
i like gages better then light ???

Thanks Rick

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Don't have a control panel but mounted the VDO gauges on the binnacle.

Supplying sensors and wiring into the pressure and temp. lines are easy but can you fit the extra gauges into the existing control panel ? Maybe a photo would help.

 

[Rick.johnson]

That look very nice an ez to read I don't have that big housing
but was thinking of more a box on the helm but glad to see that it can be done

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

was thinking of more a box on the helm but glad to see that it can be done

If you go for a separate means of mounting, the sky's the limit. Maybe get gauges with hula girls on the face plate that shimmy like crazy when you have an alarm situation .

But seriously folks, I used VDO brand gauges because the are waterproof and relatively cheaper than other brands. These have been in place for about 15 years. The binnacle also has a full cover which protects the gauges somewhat.

VDO doesn't come with sensors. You have to match them up separately.