Others may have mentioned this, *ITS VERY IMPORTANT!* I just tackled a similar fuel gauge issue on my Lowe FM 150 T built in fuel tank. After watching this excellent video… I tested the two wire leads I removed at the sender, and the gauge worked perfectly… Thinking that my sender was the culprit, I was assessing its removal….when I noticed the negative lead was a spade type crimp fitting… It was badly “oxidized” (not sure what else to call it)… I sanded the sender spade and the inside of the corresponding female crimp fitting….VIOLA!!!!!! Fixed!🙏😊💪👍 I hope everyone tries this simple fix after testing those two sender leads….may just save you some time and $.😊
@@lorenzoambrose7584I know this is late and I’m not an expert, but if the gauge didn’t move when touching them together, I would check the connections on the gauge. If they are connected well, then would say either the wires are broken somewhere, which could be tough to trace them, or the gauge is bad. I would think that if you send a 12 volt current through it, it should move if working, and I’d it does then the wires to the sending unit are probably broken.
Good video .... lets practice some safety - Static dissipation. Please use grounded clips to old sender, tape measure, tools, new sender. Only takes one small spark and kaboom.
Only other thing I would recommend is coating those connections in dielectric grease to help prevent corrosion. But a very helpful video - going to tackle mine this weekend, I think.
@@AKDrNo At start because you are handling boat electrical systems !! You can reconnect battery to test and verify than disconnect and wrap up your job when completed if everything is properly connected then reconnect battery !! Safety first & last !! 😊👍🐭
Looks simple enough My gage always go to full when turn key on, so guessing bad float ? what else could it be ? I ll take apart look first before order new one. Maybe stuck or? thanks for video you gave me confidence to take it apart
@@GoMidwestFishing I took it apart looked think the it works But bad design .The float is in back of gas tank near Stearn, It seamed to work The boat n water tilts back lower. So even tho was only 1/4 tank of gas it was full in back so float showed full ? it s A lund reble Don t know why they put the float and senor there? boat allways shows full than all sunden goes close to emty .
Yes, I believe its just a generic gauge that should work on any boat. I think you just need to know the depth of your gas tank and order the unit made for that depth. I think mine was for up to 9 inches deep.
Hi Joel. I'm sure its possible, I not able to tell you exactly how to do it, but I have a couple thoughts. First you will need to have a second hole in your tank to put the gauge in and secure it properly without leaking. Then I would run completely separate wires to the other gauge. Do not splice into the other one, it could affect your readings. Then, of course, you will need to install a second gas gauge somewhere on your dash. You can always experiment and see what works. Anything is possible if you keep trying.
Thank you sir I was thinking about it too if you add another gauge spliced in your ohms resistance is going to be effected and you will get an inaccurate reading on both gauges and I'm not really wanting to cut another service port in my costume polished aluminum tank I was thinking about a cheap back up camera and just mirror that image off of the original gauge and just place back up camera screen where I want it probably be less work for sure thanks for your time here have a great day
@@GoMidwestFishing I’m learning as well. I seen the damage that can be caused by using regular home connectors. Nice boat ,hope you change them out so u have a piece of mind….lol
I'm sure some boats are harder than others to get to. I've only owned small fishing boats, so maintenance on them is always easy. I just got back from fishing a bunch of new lakes, so I threw this video up to by me some time to edit my new videos. Good to hear from you Wes.
I've only done this on my own boat, so I'm not sure how to do it if you can't access your sending unit. I'd assume there has to be a way to get to it, but it might be something a technician would have to do.
@@GoMidwestFishing I was just kidding. I would still own smaller horsepower Johnson's or Evan Reid's. I prefer Yamaha myself. Although they are still very dependable, they do have their issues. I would never own another large horsepower. Johnson or Evan rode because of the Ignition system's status. Timing triggers CDS coils all garbage. I've never had a Johnson or Evan. Run over 90 horsepower that did not get me fits.
@@dereksuperstrong1210 My Evinrude is a 1995. Its the newest motor I've ever owned. I like the simplicity of these older motors. Not much to go wrong with them. Actually, I have a 2000 Mercury 115 hp on a project boat, but it doesn't run. I've heard good things about Yamaha.
@GoMidwestFishing I don't mean to bore you with the details, but I've used my Yamaha. 225 horsepower salt water series. It's a 2 stroke, it's a 1993 model. I used it commercially and I've used it recreationally? And I've repurposed it again commercially. It's pulling a 30 foot shrimp troll. And. Even when something goes wrong with that old motor I can still limp home.
Others may have mentioned this, *ITS VERY IMPORTANT!*
I just tackled a similar fuel gauge issue on my Lowe FM 150 T built in fuel tank.
After watching this excellent video…
I tested the two wire leads I removed at the sender, and the gauge worked perfectly…
Thinking that my sender was the culprit, I was assessing its removal….when I noticed the negative lead was a spade type crimp fitting…
It was badly “oxidized” (not sure what else to call it)…
I sanded the sender spade and the inside of the corresponding female crimp fitting….VIOLA!!!!!! Fixed!🙏😊💪👍
I hope everyone tries this simple fix after testing those two sender leads….may just save you some time and $.😊
Thanks for the helpful info. No need to replace parts that aren't broken.
I like your short test on the sender. :)
Nicely done DIY video.
Thanks. I really appreciate the comment.
Nice video man thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching
Thank you for the help!
You're welcome Erik. Thanks for watching.
Thanks buddy for the great video my friend 👍
Thanks John. Its always good to hear from you
Thanks for the video! Managed to fix my boat fuel gauge following your instructions. And I have never fixed anything on a boat.
I'm glad it helped. I had to fix it anyway, so I figured I might as well film it. It's good to know it is helping people. Thanks for watching.
Lots of good info and tips. The test by touching the wires definitely let you know you were on the right track!! Great fix 👍
I appreciate the comment.
I touch my wire together and nothing happened so what could I check
@@lorenzoambrose7584I know this is late and I’m not an expert, but if the gauge didn’t move when touching them together, I would check the connections on the gauge. If they are connected well, then would say either the wires are broken somewhere, which could be tough to trace them, or the gauge is bad. I would think that if you send a 12 volt current through it, it should move if working, and I’d it does then the wires to the sending unit are probably broken.
perfect, great video! I need to do this work on my boat and this was very helpful!!
Hi Franklin. Glad it was helpful! Its a fairly easy job to do. Just be careful working near gasoline!
@@GoMidwestFishing It's done and went smoothly based on your video! thanks again!
Good video .... lets practice some safety - Static dissipation. Please use grounded clips to old sender, tape measure, tools, new sender. Only takes one small spark and kaboom.
Great job!!!
Thank you!!
Nice tutorial friend
Thanks for watching
Only other thing I would recommend is coating those connections in dielectric grease to help prevent corrosion. But a very helpful video - going to tackle mine this weekend, I think.
Hi Ken. Thanks for the tip!
Good video👍👍
Thanks
You did great job my Man!
Thanks for sharing this awesome video!!
I always appreciate your support!
Kept thinking, 'disconnect battery! disconnect battery!" Thanks for sharing this, Rande!
Or were you secretly hoping for a big explosion! I probably should have included disconnecting the battery. Thanks for the comment.
@@GoMidwestFishing I most certainly was not hoping for a big explosion!
OK, maybe a small explosion...
@@GoMidwestFishing When do you disconnect the battery? You were testing the two wires at the beginning, so right after that?
@@AKDrNo At start because you are handling boat electrical systems !! You can reconnect battery to test and verify than disconnect and wrap up your job when completed if everything is properly connected then reconnect battery !! Safety first & last !! 😊👍🐭
Looks simple enough My gage always go to full when turn key on, so guessing bad float ? what else could it be ? I ll take apart look first before order new one. Maybe stuck or? thanks for video you gave me confidence to take it apart
I hope you find the issue. It could be stuck in the up position, or maybe a bad resistor.
@@GoMidwestFishing I took it apart looked think the it works But bad design .The float is in back of gas tank near Stearn, It seamed to work The boat n water tilts back lower. So even tho was only 1/4 tank of gas it was full in back so float showed full ? it s A lund reble Don t know why they put the float and senor there? boat allways shows full than all sunden goes close to emty .
Great instructions bud.
This gauge work with any boat?
I have 1990 princecraft 176 superpro model.
Any information greatly appreciated
Yes, I believe its just a generic gauge that should work on any boat. I think you just need to know the depth of your gas tank and order the unit made for that depth. I think mine was for up to 9 inches deep.
@@GoMidwestFishing thank you bud.
@@GoMidwestFishing thank you bud I’ll order the part and install it.
I have a question can I possibly hook up two fuel gauges for one gas tank they're 90 ohm gauges thanks for your time and experience
Hi Joel. I'm sure its possible, I not able to tell you exactly how to do it, but I have a couple thoughts. First you will need to have a second hole in your tank to put the gauge in and secure it properly without leaking. Then I would run completely separate wires to the other gauge. Do not splice into the other one, it could affect your readings. Then, of course, you will need to install a second gas gauge somewhere on your dash. You can always experiment and see what works. Anything is possible if you keep trying.
Thank you sir I was thinking about it too if you add another gauge spliced in your ohms resistance is going to be effected and you will get an inaccurate reading on both gauges and I'm not really wanting to cut another service port in my costume polished aluminum tank I was thinking about a cheap back up camera and just mirror that image off of the original gauge and just place back up camera screen where I want it probably be less work for sure thanks for your time here have a great day
Why no marine grade terminal ? Water can get into the connectors you are using.
I used what I had available, but you are right. Marine grade would have been the proper way to do it. I'm learning as I go. Thanks for the comment.
@@GoMidwestFishing I’m learning as well. I seen the damage that can be caused by using regular home connectors. Nice boat ,hope you change them out so u have a piece of mind….lol
They are knot to hard to replace if they are in a plastic tank.....But an aluminum and saltwater can be a reel bear to replace!!
I'm sure some boats are harder than others to get to. I've only owned small fishing boats, so maintenance on them is always easy. I just got back from fishing a bunch of new lakes, so I threw this video up to by me some time to edit my new videos. Good to hear from you Wes.
thank you. you just saved me 342.93 from boat shop they wanted
So glad to hear that William. It really was a simple thing to fix. Thanks for letting me know.
I hope you coated those wires with liquid tape after you reconnect to electric lines to the fuel tank.
I did not. It isn't coated from the factory and its just measuring resistant so there is not enough electricity to cause a spark.
hi new friend here sending my support , thank you for sharing this video. !that great help hope you can visit me ,see you around!
After seeing this, I’ll continue to rent boats
Must not be very mechanically inclines. Boats very simple to work on.
Boats are horrible investments unless you are going tonuse it every weekend
See if you CANT fix it?
What if you dont have access to the fuel sending unit?
I've only done this on my own boat, so I'm not sure how to do it if you can't access your sending unit. I'd assume there has to be a way to get to it, but it might be something a technician would have to do.
im sorry, i see why u break down in the middle of the lake... its called EVINRUDE
Oh man.. I love my Evinrude. For being 30 years old, it's been very good to me. It just needs some love now and then. So what's your motor of choice?
@@GoMidwestFishing I was just kidding. I would still own smaller horsepower Johnson's or Evan Reid's. I prefer Yamaha myself. Although they are still very dependable, they do have their issues. I would never own another large horsepower. Johnson or Evan rode because of the Ignition system's status. Timing triggers CDS coils all garbage. I've never had a Johnson or Evan. Run over 90 horsepower that did not get me fits.
@@dereksuperstrong1210 My Evinrude is a 1995. Its the newest motor I've ever owned. I like the simplicity of these older motors. Not much to go wrong with them. Actually, I have a 2000 Mercury 115 hp on a project boat, but it doesn't run. I've heard good things about Yamaha.
@GoMidwestFishing I don't mean to bore you with the details, but I've used my Yamaha. 225 horsepower salt water series. It's a 2 stroke, it's a 1993 model. I used it commercially and I've used it recreationally? And I've repurposed it again commercially. It's pulling a 30 foot shrimp troll. And. Even when something goes wrong with that old motor I can still limp home.
I will be trying to post some videos. Pulling the shrimp net soon. You will be able to see the old workhorse Yamaha in those videos.