Re: Stus-List "Jumpy" Readings -- Sender or Gauge?

2014-06-07 Thread Ron Ricci via CnC-List
Edd, Ditto on likely being a sender problem. I replaced mine with an electronic one that had no moving parts and claimed to be free of being ‘jumpy’. Unfortunately, it stopped working after a couple of months. Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Marine-Electric-Sending-Tanks/dp/B000MTI15

Re: Stus-List "Jumpy" Readings -- Sender or Gauge?

2014-06-07 Thread Rich Knowles via CnC-List
Very likely a sender problem. The resistance winding in the sender is fine wire which comes loose on the form. Suggest removing the sender and having a crack at repairing it. Your problem could also be a loose connection at the sender. Rich > On Jun 7, 2014, at 11:45, Edd Schillay via CnC-List

Stus-List "Jumpy" Readings -- Sender or Gauge?

2014-06-07 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
Listers, The original fuel gauge on the Enterprise is very “jumpy” — bouncing back and forth from 1/2 tank to 3/4 tank and everywhere in between. In your experience, is this a sender problem or a gauge one? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay

Re: Stus-List Isla Mujeras Regata al Sol

2014-06-07 Thread Ron Ricci via CnC-List
Bob, Good idea! The plate on my 37/40 corroded so badly that the idler pulleys moved enough to slacken the steering cables. I’m in the middle of replacing mine. I have a similar plate to that shown by Wally Bryant. Mine is sandwiched between the cockpit sole and pedestal. Edson has a re