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Engine Synchronizer Gauge
- Raylap819
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Engine Synchronizer Gauge
- g36
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
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- Phrancus
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
I have two RPM gauges and one small gauge in the middle that looks like a rudder stand indicator but underneath it is connected to a separate 'disk like box' and (I think) the RPM counters.
So I guess that this is said synchroniser. Is it supposed to synchronise by itself? (doubt it, it has no connection to the throttle cables)
Or only show which engine is running a higher/lower RPM than the other? What is the point with that unless you also have a rudder indicator to know what is causing a deviation in course.
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
Raylap819 wrote:Source of the post I have a 1989 3807 that has a broken glass on the Engine Synchro Gauge. Can I have the glass replaced or do I have to purchase a new gauge? It was broken when I purchased boat.
I guess by the time you find someone to repair the gauge it may cost way more than just a new instrument.....the replacement is fairly straightforward if you are handy.
Just need to check what is required with any gauge ( sending module or such ), maybe with yours it is just the gauge itself if you can get a direct replacement.
I believe Viper has the same boat, maybe he has the gauge you are referring to.
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
Phrancus wrote:Source of the post
Or only show which engine is running a higher/lower RPM than the other? What is the point with that unless you also have a rudder indicator to know what is causing a deviation in course.
That's the correct function, just compares the two engine tachometers to display which one is reading higher. When the tachs are within a couple hundred RPM, it's hard to read them accurately enough, but the sync gauge will show which one is higher. On older engines without really good exhaust mufflers, it was easy to tell by the sound of the motors.
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
Are your gauges mounted over/on top of the panel or under it?
- Raylap819
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Re: Engine Synchronizer Gauge
- Raylap819
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