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My fuel gauge works properly but I've noticed some condensation inside of it. I'm thinking this may cause a problem in the future if not taken care of. Is there a seal or o'ring that is in there that may need replacing or what?
 
They are completely sealed factory, there isn't much you can do other than let it sit out the in sun.

Mine show a little when it gets colder out... enough water, yes will fry the gauge, which at that point, you can buy a new one.
 
Yep, better get the water out if you can b/c most of 'em will corrode the movement when that happens. Isn't the back side open with holes? If yes might be able to place a 10" fan or something back there in a dry garage and get 'em dried out after a few days?
 
I dunno for yours man but mine are in the lid that lifts and that has a gasketed cover held by 6-8 screws on the bottom. So for mine I could take off that cover and place a fan there.

My gauges have some holes in them on the back side, never seen any completely sealed. The holes are 1 at bottom is a water drain and holes for the calibration switches. You might disconnect the electrical connector and see if air can circulate through there?

I've replaced plenty of gauges that don't work anymore b/c the boat was typically left in the rain uncovered somehow water gets in so maybe you can dry them out from the backside with a fan. Just an idea of something to try if possible.

Yours might be different so I dunno if that would work.

The cover is item #32, I'd take that off for access to back side of gauges on mine. Maybe your wet gauges are someplace else? Anyway, I can imagine if water entered this area it could take months to find it's way out.

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Yeah, mine are in the same place. I'll take a look tonight and see about getting a fan on them.
 
Found the thread!

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...uge-Removal-Tool&highlight=gauge+removal+tool

I may try to make one over the weekend and pull the gauges monday. I plan on going riding Sunday.

If I get them out and am able to dry them out, how do I prevent this from happening in the future? Sportster-2001-951C-Stock mine do not appear to have any holes on the back of the casing so I'm not even sure if I can dry them out.
 
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Hmm, okay can't get 'em out by hand. Well, haven't tried this on mine so can't say definitely nor have I had water in mine so until that happens I'm kinda shooting from the hip on this particular gauge setup but despite that Ill run my mouth a little, LOL.

These I'm sure are made by Faria so maybe you can get info from their site. Must be a "waterproof" version.

So often I see gauges that don't work have moisture or moisture stains in them, mostly the ones owner asks for replacement are water damaged or he suffers looking at failed gauge in his face. Sad actually, but common.

I'd be tempted to aerate by making holes, one in bottom too so water can run out. Moisture is one of our big enemies.

I'm assuming now, water entered from front side lens gasket and not backside moisture but not that it matters a whole bunch.

Submerge in dry rice trick? I still think fan blowing through holes in rear is good approach but no holes for this.

Owner Common Sense Self Assessment: Does making holes compromise gauge durability or improve? (ie:How did water enter, front or rear. What's to lose or compromise, pluses or minuses?)

Also reconsider advice provided above, "leave ski in warm sun"?

Dunno what else to say except hope for good luck with your decision and consult Faria web site maybe (Or maybe Teleflex gauges, but I'm pretty sure it's Faria in this case.

I'm curious about what you decide so I can learn something.
 
Next time promise I'll look at my gauges closer, maybe I just assumed there were holes in them and there are none. First time I've seen no holes type though, amazing, learn something new every day even after replacing so many boat gauges, LOL.
 
How often do you flip your boat 100% upside down?

not often? so yes, boat gauges are not sealed.

PWC gauges however go under on occasion.. or on my ski... often...

and are (as far as I know) sealed

I think. Now I have to go look... i know removing the 3 large metal Phillips head screws didn't really open anything up for me I don't think.

maybe I cut one in 1/2 and thats how I saw it. It's been a long time lol.
 
The rice trick may work. I have to build that tool to even get them out though. What a pain in the ass!!!

I've only capsized the ski once but put the nose under several time.

I'm pretty sure the moisture got in from the front. The seals between the gauge and dash look to be a bit dry rotted.
 
SabrToothSqrl said:
How often do you flip your boat 100% upside down?

not often? so yes, boat gauges are not sealed.

PWC gauges however go under on occasion.. or on my ski... often...

and are (as far as I know) sealed

I think. Now I have to go look... i know removing the 3 large metal Phillips head screws didn't really open anything up for me I don't think.

maybe I cut one in 1/2 and thats how I saw it. It's been a long time lol.
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Yeah, that's funny but no need to look I think. Water is still gonna get inside same way it does on boat gauges.

Special tools are required to rebuild them, even unobtainable vintage boat gauges.
 
it's easy for me to 'look' I usually have 3-5 gauges laying around my basement stash of spare parts.

just have to find time / remember.
 
spx787 said:
The rice trick may work. I have to build that tool to even get them out though. What a pain in the ass!!!

I've only capsized the ski once but put the nose under several time.

I'm pretty sure the moisture got in from the front. The seals between the gauge and dash look to be a bit dry rotted.
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Could be conditions were just right for you to notice slight condensation and there isn't enough water inside to cause real harm? After all, these gauges appear to be built for surviving direct exposure to water.
 
SabrToothSqrl said:
it's easy for me to 'look' I usually have 3-5 gauges laying around my basement stash of spare parts.

just have to find time / remember.
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On second thought that would be great if you've got some lose ones lying around, it would be interesting to find if those can be disassembled. What the heck, maybe I'll start installing these gauges in boats, especially ones that sit outdoors in the weather! :)

Sorry if I stole the OP's thread, but I'm always wanting to find out new stuff too.
 
Sportster-2001-951C-Stock said:
Could be conditions were just right for you to notice slight condensation and there isn't enough water inside to cause real harm? After all, these gauges appear to be built for surviving direct exposure to water.
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They have a lot of condensation in them. I'll take a pic when I get home this evening. I wouldn't be concerned if it were a little. It's pretty bad, I think.
 
spx787 said:
Found the thread!

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...uge-Removal-Tool&highlight=gauge+removal+tool

I may try to make one over the weekend and pull the gauges monday. I plan on going riding Sunday.

If I get them out and am able to dry them out, how do I prevent this from happening in the future? Sportster-2001-951C-Stock mine do not appear to have any holes on the back of the casing so I'm not even sure if I can dry them out.
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BTW, the technical description for those is: "French submarine nuts: A type of nut or bolt that no socket or wrench can properly fit."
 

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