Changing gauges in my 242 SS
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Hi Guys
Spring is comming up, and sonn we can start boating again here up North of Europe.
I am thinking of changing the standard gauges in my
1988 242 SS 454 bravo1 330 Hp.
Considering Livorsii Mega series gouges
Will that be Plugg & Play with my old stuff and engine???
Spring is comming up, and sonn we can start boating again here up North of Europe.
I am thinking of changing the standard gauges in my
1988 242 SS 454 bravo1 330 Hp.
Considering Livorsii Mega series gouges
Will that be Plugg & Play with my old stuff and engine???
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As long as you order gauges that are the same diameter and no bezels you should be ok. I just put new gauges in my formula 272 and had to have new dash panels made because the gauges would not fit with the trim bezels I bought.
Also you will have to cut the blade style connectors off of the formula wiring and add ring terminals for the livorsi gauges.
All in all , honestly it is not alot of work.
Also you will have to cut the blade style connectors off of the formula wiring and add ring terminals for the livorsi gauges.
All in all , honestly it is not alot of work.
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You have to clip the ends of the old harness and connect them to the new plugs. Its quite easy as long as you take your time.
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Thanks for the replys
Is this the correct size wich will fitt the 242 dash?
3-3/8" 6000 RPM Tachometer (same size for speedo)
2-1/16" Oil Pressure
2-1/16" Water Temperature
2-1/16" Fuel Level
2-1/16" Voltmeter
2-1/16" Trimmeter
I considering Carbon fiber face and blue rim color
What do you have as face color Carbin fiber silver?
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I have a 26PC and I believe back in the day our gauges were they same black square vdo gauges. You did not have to change any senders or anything other than the connector ends? Also I see you swapped the depth gauge also. Did you have the stock lowrance gauge? Thanks for the info all my upstairs vinyl is at the upholsterer being recovered and the gauges were my next project to attack to make it look up to date.
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I have a 26PC and I believe back in the day our gauges were they same black square vdo gauges. You did not have to change any senders or anything other than the connector ends? Also I see you swapped the depth gauge also. Did you have the stock lowrance gauge? Thanks for the info all my upstairs vinyl is at the upholsterer being recovered and the gauges were my next project to attack to make it look up to date.
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You don't really need to cut the female spade connectors off the harness, you can get a male spade to ring terminal connector and attach to the new gauges.


