Gauges for 350 Chevy, car gauges not marine, right?

[woody619]

I just want to make sure before I purchase. But I need to get a Tach & Temperature Gauge. For those I would get car gauges and not marine, because I have 350 chevy engine in my boat, right?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Gauges for 350 Chevy, car gauges not marine, right?

Wrong! Just because your boat happens to have a Chevy engine you don't need Chevy gauges. You need an oil pressure, water temp, and tach for a marine I/O engine. The gauges don't care what engine they are attached to. The voltmeter is electrical system dependent -- not engine dependant. And Yes - you need marine gauges (Faria or Teleflex will do) as non-marine will corrode faster than you can blink an eye.

 

[180shabah]

Re: Gauges for 350 Chevy, car gauges not marine, right?

as non-marine will corrode faster than you can blink an eye.

...and they'll fog up and be unreadable even faster.