Gauge Question

[YeA 20sF]

During the cold season down here (well not really cold just less time on the water at the moment) I would like to do most of the upgrades and changes on my 20SF before summer hits. One of the things on the to-do list is swaping out my current fugly guages to a full matching new set prossibly Livorsi or something. The question i have is are they really inboard or outboard specific ? I see lots of them on ebay and craigslist but its either just the gauge alone or a full set. Some ads say they are specific to outboard engines while other ads dont say much other than they are new items. What am I suppose to look for ? My boat dosent have a temp gauge so its somthing I need to add as well as swaping out the current PSi, RPM,volt and fuel for new ones. Help i'm a newbie to this stuff

[DonV]

I see you're from So. Fla on your profile, West or East coast?? If West coast, have you been to Marine Surplus?? They have alot of different guages new and used. Might be worth the visit. There's one in Sarasota and Ft. Myers.

[YeA 20sF]

Don I am on the east coast North West Miami right off of I-75.

[Caymanboy]

Tachs are somewhat specific, meaning that there is a differences between inboard/I/O and outboard. Looks like you have an older Merc. You need to know how many poles are on the altenator. If you want stop by the shop, I'm behind Lester's Diner off of St Rd 84, we will find the gauges you need then you can shop on the internet.
Ole

[BigLew]

Originally Posted by Caymanboy

Tachs are somewhat specific, meaning that there is a differences between inboard/I/O and outboard. Looks like you have an older Merc. You need to know how many poles are on the altenator. If you want stop by the shop, I'm behind Lester's Diner off of St Rd 84, we will find the gauges you need then you can shop on the internet.
Ole

Now there's an offer that should not be refused!!

"Why do we love CSC, let us count the ways."

[bobbert]

When you determine tach specs look up Faria-instruments.com.

They have a clearance center with insane pricing.
No fancy packaging, think plain brown wrapper.
Good Luck

[Wags23]

I've installed a new diesel in my 23. I have a set of white faria gauges. excellent condition. Used for less than two seasons.

[YeA 20sF]

Originally Posted by Caymanboy

Tachs are somewhat specific, meaning that there is a differences between inboard/I/O and outboard. Looks like you have an older Merc. You need to know how many poles are on the altenator. If you want stop by the shop, I'm behind Lester's Diner off of St Rd 84, we will find the gauges you need then you can shop on the internet.
Ole

Cayman I would deff love to come by your shop but I am only available on weekends due to my work sched. But I am sure I can make time soon will send you a PM

Originally Posted by BigLew

Now there's an offer that should not be refused!!

"Why do we love CSC, let us count the ways."

Deff will not refuse LoL

Originally Posted by bobbert

When you determine tach specs look up Faria-instruments.com.

They have a clearance center with insane pricing.
No fancy packaging, think plain brown wrapper.
Good Luck

Faria is one of the brands I am lookg at for my new gauges

Originally Posted by Wags23

I've installed a new diesel in my 23. I have a set of white faria gauges. excellent condition. Used for less than two seasons.

PM sent

[Caymanboy]

I am there most Saturdays, till about noon. You will be looking for a 0-7000 RPM Gauge, then you set the settings on the tach to the number of poles on the alternator.
OP

[YeA 20sF]

Originally Posted by Caymanboy

I am there most Saturdays, till about noon. You will be looking for a 0-7000 RPM Gauge, then you set the settings on the tach to the number of poles on the alternator.
OP

Ole, I havent forgotten about your offer lol i might see you next sat with the boat if all works out this weekend with my trailer repair.......

Anywho here is what I have going on looking for some input on this just not sure if many of you have experience with livorsi gauges. I am about to pull the trigger on a set of Livorsi gauges i will be getting the Tach with hour meter, water temp,fuel,volt, & water psi. Will come with platinum faces red needles and SS trims rings all brand new for just under 400 bucks. My question is the back of these guages have either a 6 or 12 pin connector insted of wires direct from the source. Can I just wire up from the source to the connector wiring or is there a different way of doing the install for these gauges ?