Fariah depth gauge works....sometimes
 

Hi all. Finally my talari running good, but noticed yesterday at the lake that the in dash depth finder has a mind of its own. Most of the time it would show the depth reading, but then it would start flashing a zero for a few minutes and other times the readout would just be blank, then start working again. I checked wires, connections, etc. didn't matter if the boat was running or not. Any ideas?


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Transducer has come loose from the hull Paul , more than likely.
It's under the engine.
Do a search "Depth Finder" or "Transducer" , lots of good info on repairing the issue.

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Ok, thanks!


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I had something similar gauge all over the shop, the fluid was low.Topped it up with anti freeze seems ok now

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Huh??

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I was wondering the same thing, lol


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If you twist off the top half of the transducer there is a viscous liquid to dampen the electric pulse, anti freeze works fine because its just the right viscosity

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Larry,
Could the transducer be in a different location? Only thing I have found under the engine is the bilge pump and the water inlet valve for the transom shower


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It's either underneath the front of the engine or its on the transom exterior. Never seen them mounted anywhere else.

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Mine was almost up against the transom in the bilge area on the starboard side of the boat.
I 86'd it when I went to my Lowrance Sonar setup , as it didn't work anyway.(cut cable)
Can you chase the cable Paul , to see where it goes?

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I'll track the cable down from the harness and follow it down. I ordered a new gauge and transducer yesterday. Wanted a new gauge anyways since the face of mine is faded and cracked up pretty bad


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What you have there sir is an oil bath transducer :wink_thumbup: (same as mine):D

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Maybe I just needed to change the oil in mine? Ha ha ha ha ha! Lol


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When I first got my boat the locking ring that was bonded to the boats hull was leaking so I had to constantly top up the oil...
I rebonded it down and it's been fine ever since.

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Thanks guys for the info today, my depth gauge is all over the place also, and my speedo must be clogged up to. Can't wait to get to the lake and try these tips out on my '94 240z Talari,,,,,,,,,Wake on

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Got my new faria depth gauge in the mail today, so it's looking like a Saturday project since I'll be on call at work and can't go to the lake anyways. The destructions say to use silicone instead of epoxy to mount the transducer and use propylene glycol (anti freeze?) to fill the base. Sounds easy enoughAttachment 5626


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Larry,
I chased the cable down and mine is in the same place as yours, I think. It's in an area under the motor that I can barely see and can't reach. I'm thinking would it be ok if I put it in front of the motor where it's a lot easier to access?


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That is where I would install it Paul.:wink_thumbup:
Just make sure the cable is away from the pulleys/belts , and I'd say go for it.
Make sure it is pointing straight down as possible.

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Good deal. I have a good open spot below the fuel pump on the very bottom. I'll put it there and see how it works tomorrow. Thanks!


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:wink_thumbup:

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Morning, Larry,
Got the boat out yesterday and tried out the new depth finder. It started working as soon as I got it in the water. After a little while, it would flash 0.0 if I was sitting still or idling around. When I sped up and planed out, it would start giving correct readings.turning it off an back on had no effect. Can't figure this one out. ??? Have been curious too about the top speed of the boat, so I got a GPS and got a top speed of 48mph with 5 people onboard but still has that wot bog. I can get it almost all the way open, but put the throttle all the way down it it bogs out. Very annoying, but that's a different problem to fix on another day. Any ideas about the depth gauge?


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Whats a wot bog? Pls enlighten me as to these American colloquialisms sweet patch,in the hole ext, I have seen on this site "fascinating"

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Roger, it's wide open throttle bog. When I open the throttle up all the way, the engine loses all power and acts like it want to die


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Paul ,
Did you set the keel offset on the unit?
Does it stay at 0 with engine off?

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I set the keel offset at 2ft. Just tried something with a weird result- boat is on the trailer at home. Filled the bilge full of water from the garden hose. No change in the 0.0 flashing. Didnt expect that to change since it's on the trailer. Got the water level above the transducer. I unlocked the transducer from the base while submerged and immediately got a steady reading of 1.6 and the shallow alarm started going off (I had that set at 4ft). I did fill the base with 2.4 oz of anti freeze like the instructions said. When I unlocked the transducer from the base, it filled with water and began reading steadily. Think it might not have had enough antifreeze in it?


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Let us know. :wink_thumbup:

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I sure will. It'll be the weekend after next before I can get her back on the water again (on call at work). Have a water pump to replace and maybe an alternator, too, in the meantime.


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Thank you Paul, got that. Incidentally re the anti freeze I switched from that to mineral oil [a laxative from the pharmacy believe it or not] a bit thicker still go's 7.2 7.6 6.8. I must have al lot of fish in my river or its back to the drawing board.

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Welcome, Roger! I have heard of some udon mineral oil and other use the ethylene glycol (anti freeze). The instructions I have from faria with my new depth finder says to use the anti freeze, but airmar, who I believe manufactures the transducers for faria, says to use mineral oil. If mine still isn't working right on my next trip out, I'll try the mineral oil. Just for kicks and giggles, I may ask my pharmacist for a bottle of transducer laxative. Hahaha


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Gives the expression go's like **** a whole new meaning!!

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Just plain old engine oil in mine. Never had any issues with it...
(Eccept when the ring leaked out the oil)
Re bonded now and reads true at all speeds :-)

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Update- filled the transducer mount full of mineral oil (quite a bit more than the 2.4 ounces that the instructions call for), got out on the water Sunday and it worked flawlessly all day.

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Which oil was it Paul, Did you fill it to the top?

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Don't fill the ring to the top!
Fill it just over half way or when you screw the transducer in it'll overflow and make a mess in the bilge :rolleyes:

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I filled it about three quarters if the way full of mineral oil. I did have some shop rags place around it to stop any spills. A little did run out when I snapped it together, but the rags made for an easy cleanup