1962 wiring/gauge questions
1962 wiring/gauge questions
Trying to get my arms around things before I tear into it. I have 2 sets of gauges/controls, forward and aft. Forward gauges kinda work although they register on the low side, I think. Did some quick checks with my multimeter and found that both forward and aft gauges had 12v power simultaneously. I don't think they both should as the gauges are electric (with sending units). If both sets of gauges are powered the signal from the sending units for oil pressure and water temperature would be split, which I don't believe can be right. Also, it seemed that forward gauges are postive ground (these gauges work). The aft gauges are negative ground and don't work. I may have had enough beer by that time and was confused???? Would it be positive ground in 1962?? I know older cars are positive ground but I thought most manufactures had switched to negative ground some time during the 1950's.
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
With dual stations. you have to use dual station sender units or the readings are whacko.
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
Hadn't heard of that. Would I go to the gauge manufacturer for that?
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
Jeff,Fastjeff wrote:With dual stations. you have to use dual station sender units or the readings are whacko.
Jeff
Do you mean two sending units or a sending unit that can feed two gauges?
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
shelbygt wrote:Hadn't heard of that. Would I go to the gauge manufacturer for that?
shelbygt,
Try http://www.hurrikain.com
look under thermostats. also you can call and talk to owner. He is very knowledgable on
Chrysler Marine Engines
Temp Sending unit dual station include's adapters
3675703K
bill
Last edited by bill on Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
Hurrikane.com switches to a site dealing with GoPro, photography, etc. Not seeing anything to do with boating?bill wrote:shelbygt wrote:Hadn't heard of that. Would I go to the gauge manufacturer for that?
shelbygt,
Try http://www.hurrikane.com
look under thermostats. also you can call and talk to owner. He is very knowledgable on
Chrysler Marine Engines
Temp Sending unit dual station include's adapters
3675703K
bill
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
Worse yet my motor is an AMC 327. And you Chrysler guys thought you had it rough.bill wrote:shelbygt wrote:Hadn't heard of that. Would I go to the gauge manufacturer for that?
shelbygt,
Try http://www.hurrikane.com
look under thermostats. also you can call and talk to owner. He is very knowledgable on
Chrysler Marine Engines
Temp Sending unit dual station include's adapters
3675703K
bill
I thought I was cursed being a Ford guy.
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
As it turns out the water and oil gauges were originally wired in parallel. I'm ordering all new gauges and dual station senders. Doubt they had dual station back in the day. Will re-wire individual circuits.
OBTW. VDO has been very helpful and seem to cater to the marine industry. I normally run Auto Meter but I'm running VDO based upon their helpfulness.
OBTW. VDO has been very helpful and seem to cater to the marine industry. I normally run Auto Meter but I'm running VDO based upon their helpfulness.
1962 Marinette 31' Express
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Single Gray Marine AMC 327
1955 Feathercraft Deluxe Runabout
Mercury 500
1976 Saquaro Jet Boat
Ford 460
Re: 1962 wiring/gauge questions
Hurrikane.com switches to a site dealing with GoPro, photography, etc. Not seeing anything to do with boating?[/quotshelbygt wrote:bill wrote:shelbygt wrote:Hadn't heard of that. Would I go to the gauge manufacturer for that?
shelbygt,
Try http://www.hurrikain.com
look under thermostats. also you can call and talk to owner. He is very knowledgable on
Chrysler Marine Engines
Temp Sending unit dual station include's adapters
3675703K
bill
Sorry about that the correct email would be:
http://www.hurrikain.com
bill
Former owner of
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill
ALUMINATION
Grosse Ile MI
Located on LakeErie
37' F/B Sedan
1975
Twin 360 Chrysler Marine
Raw water cooled
Hydraulic steering both helms
USCG Master Lic. Retired[/color]
Third Owner bill