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1MOSES1 05-19-2022 08:24 AM


Originally Posted by Gimme Fuel (Post 4832704)
I just pulled mine out and was astonished at how crappy of a design it is and how utterly difficult to remove it was. If the new digitals weren't so ungodly expensive, I would be converting.

Hopefully Gaffrig just sells the lens and card if you call them, because they don't list any individual parts for sale on their website, otherwise I'm having to buy a whole new one haha (which wouldn't surprise me one bit these days).

throwback to the stone ages. I’m actually surprised it works how it’s designed. Scary

Gimme Fuel 05-19-2022 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by 1MOSES1 (Post 4832708)
throwback to the stone ages. I’m actually surprised it works how it’s designed. Scary

I just got off phone with Gaffrig, they don't sell any individual parts, have to buy entire new assy. Mine has crazed lens like yours and I wanted to change the card color if I could, but looks like I need to buy a whole new one for $300.

I think I'll buy one from Eddie Marine, way more color options then Gaffrig and looks identical at $289. Hardin/CP Performance is just a stupid amount of money more (over double) even for their mechanical ones.

boatnt 05-19-2022 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by Gimme Fuel (Post 4832739)
I just got off phone with Gaffrig, they don't sell any individual parts, have to buy entire new assy. Mine has crazed lens like yours and I wanted to change the card color if I could, but looks like I need to buy a whole new one for $300.

I think I'll buy one from Eddie Marine, way more color options then Gaffrig and looks identical at $289. Hardin/CP Performance is just a stupid amount of money more (over double) even for their mechanical ones.

You can always take the lens out and go to your local glass shop and they could cut one out of plexiglass for about 10 bucks

Sydwayz 05-19-2022 02:16 PM

You used to be able to buy just the lens. If that's all you are trying to fix, I'd do exactly as boatnt mentioned. Take it out, and have a new piece of Lexan or whatever material cut to fit. You could even have it made out of a piece of glass, and as long as it's well cushioned, I think it would be fine.

The actual indicators that ride the back of the card are spring loaded. Be sure not to let them shoot out and disappear on you. It would be good to lay a towel down below your work area.

venmous28 05-19-2022 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 4832740)
You can always take the lens out and go to your local glass shop and they could cut one out of plexiglass for about 10 bucks

I took the old piece and used it as a template. Used 4.5mm thick acrylic and router.

Griff 05-19-2022 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by Gimme Fuel (Post 4832739)
I just got off phone with Gaffrig, they don't sell any individual parts, have to buy entire new assy. Mine has crazed lens like yours and I wanted to change the card color if I could, but looks like I need to buy a whole new one for $300.

I think I'll buy one from Eddie Marine, way more color options then Gaffrig and looks identical at $289. Hardin/CP Performance is just a stupid amount of money more (over double) even for their mechanical ones.

Your "Gaffrig" is most likely Livorsi.
Gaffrig Precision Instruments became Livorsi Marine
Gaffrig Performance won the right to keep the Gaffrig name in a lawsuit.

1MOSES1 05-19-2022 04:43 PM

We made our own lens


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...af88f41b2.jpeg

thisistank 05-19-2022 05:06 PM

We yanked the whole unit out and went with the 3D gauges. Just an option for you.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b52a5dddd5.png
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...74a65f3428.jpg

1MOSES1 05-19-2022 06:33 PM

Best to just sink the boat…

Gimme Fuel 05-20-2022 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 4832740)
You can always take the lens out and go to your local glass shop and they could cut one out of plexiglass for about 10 bucks

Yeah, but my card behind it was a bit ratty looking and wanted to change color anyways to match the rest of the new dash I was installing. Bit the bullet and ordered one with polished rim an platinum face (matches new gauges I am installing) from Eddie Marine this morning. At least they sell the individual parts if ever needed haha.


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