Looking for original AC volmeter gauge, pic attached 32v

[RonNP]

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Sams has a replacement but it just isn't the same. If you have one in your junk pile that works I'd be happy to pay for it with shipping. Thanks! PS sorry about the sideways pic

 

[drburke]

Ron, what is yours doing wrong? Just reading zero?

The face is custom, but the range is set by a flat ceramic resistor (2-5 Watts?) between two screw terminals on the back.

Tightening the nuts stresses the ceramic, and over time it can crack and open circuit.

Use an ohm meter to get the approximate value from your good meter and get a resistor of appropriate value from Radio Shack; I think I used 2 watt power rating.

Probably you cannot get the exact ohms you need so get a little higher value. This can be used to confirm operation.

Finally, you can add a second resistor in parallel to get precise voltage; it does not need to be high wattage.

DAN

 

[drburke]

If you can make it up for NorCal roundup, I’ll do it for you!

Last June I ran a 64’ sailboat from Channel Islands to SF around Point Conception—not bad at all!

So much fun I would drive down and do it again if you want crew in September.

(Trying to motivate you for rendezvous.)

DAN

 

[RonNP]

Hey Dan
Thanks for the advice and the offer to repair! I plan on heading up to SF once the dates and location are secured.
Cya there.
Thanks!

 

[MVCaprice]

Steve @ Sams sent me one that looks similar. It's not exact, but close. As far as I could tell its on the only replacement option.

 

[RonNP]

I've ordered one from Steve but was hoping to keep the look at the flybridge helm the same. Maybe Dan can fix it

 

[SEVEN]

I've ordered one from Steve but was hoping to keep the look at the flybridge helm the same. Maybe Dan can fix it

Ron, a friend with a 1980 53’ YF is putting in all new gauges. I’m sure he’d give you what you need if they match.

 

[drburke]

Ah-ha!

I like it Rusty: one way or another we’ll get Ron those gauges or fix his.

More pressure for the Rendezvous! Maybe we should plan a group parts swap/clinic!

DAN

 

[MVCaprice]

You can see the difference between the AC voltmeter and the "LS" voltmeter that Sam's sells in this pic.

 

[Avenger]

An Isspro might be less noticeable.

http://isspro.mybigcommerce.com/r8762/

 

[MVCaprice]

An Isspro might be less noticeable.http://isspro.mybigcommerce.com/r8762/

I agree but the problem with that guage is that it’s dual 24 and 32 volt so it doesn’t have the same scaling.

 

[SEVEN]

Ah-ha!

I like it Rusty: one way or another we’ll get Ron those gauges or fix his.

More pressure for the Rendezvous! Maybe we should plan a group parts swap/clinic!

DAN

I found 6 more Hatteras’s in Willow Berm this weekend. They are interested in the Rendezvous.

 

[piripucha]

Try egauges.com , you can buy two so there is no mistmatch.

 

[SEVEN]

View attachment 26437View attachment 26437Sams has a replacement but it just isn't the same. If you have one in your junk pile that works I'd be happy to pay for it with shipping. Thanks! PS sorry about the sideways pic

He will take a photo of his gauges after the 4th. I’ll send you what he has.