Recent content by SteveElk

Clark, the two lines going to the sender cannot not be switched.  One is a slide on and the other goes over a post and is held in place with a nut.  I didn't check the the new sender by operating the arm before installing new unit.  I'll take it back out and try that. Carl, when I removed one...

Update: I located a universal unit at the local dealer. It came with two rods so one or both could be cut so the float could be placed at the proper depth. Then the two rods are connected using a "U" shaped connector with a tightening screw. I switched out the old with the new unit and then...

Carl, thanks for info. I'll wear my reading glasses this time and get  the name. Still going to check with local dealer to see if he has a unit that might substitute. We live on Elk River a little West of Athens, AL in North Alabama. We have a house full of guests coming in this weekend to...

This past weekend I noticed that my dash gas gauge was showing a full tank of gas.  I knew this was not correct. I estimated I had about a half tank or less remaining. This model has a built in gas tank which holds approximately 19 gallons of gas. I checked the wires going to the tank. ...

Geoffrey, thanks for the advisec on second fuse near motor. I checked again and found this overlooked fuse. It was blown. Replaced the fuse. That solved my radio problem. But the 12V socket either is bad or has an electrical problem. Tried starting my Sirius XM radio which uses a plug-in adapter...

Thanks for prompt reply but when I click on site I'm taken to another forum page not the electrical diagram. Yes, the switch has a round button beneath it which you advise is a circuit breaker. I'm assuming that if that button is pushed in it resets the breaker??? However, if that is the case...

Bennington, anyone out there: Boy, feel like I'm out of date with you guys but  I own a 2001 2575RL pontoon. Great boat! Recently I was cleaning the cigarette lighter to remove the corrosion build up. I was using this as my electrical source for a Sirius XM radio. Used sandpaper  on sides and...