Engine Instrument replacement

Discussions about Cape Dory, Intrepid and Robinhood sailboats and how we use them. Got questions? Have answers? Provide them here.

Moderator: Jim Walsh

Post Reply
Patrick Turner

Engine Instrument replacement

Post by Patrick Turner »

The cockpit engine instrument panel on my CD30 is the original Volvo cluster with a tachometer a "green-red" safe engine temp gauge and a couple of idiot lights for oil pressure and alternater. Although they seem to be working fine, I would like to upgrade to a set of instruments that gives me a little more accurate reading of engine temp, oil pressure, charging system, etc. Has anybody had success in this upgrade? A new panel from Volvo is pretty expensive (S600?). Are there suitable replacements or is this one of those "If it ain't broke,don't fix it - and learn to live with it" kind of deals?

Opinons....?

Pat



patturner@earthlink.net
Post Reply