Faria tachometer/hourmeter gauge replacement

andyd

Has anyone found a replacement for the Faria "tap-o-meter" and hour meter combo gauge? Is there a plug and play compatible model from another manufacturer? Maybe one that actually shows how many RPMs accurately? Thanks.

Andy

Black_Diamond

The gauge diameter is a bast*rd size.  I replaced mine with a twinscan from Floscan and added a fuel flow gauge too.  I reused the bezels and made a filler plate of black plastic to allow for the diameter change.  I am very happy with it.  Had it for several years now.

http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/seriesdetail.php?sid=15&catid=2

The Smartcraft system is another route.

frenchship

I did the same very please with result. I also remove the Faria sync gauge and replace it with a dual hourmeter. Since the twinscan tach has a sync gauge in it but no hourmeter. Installation was easy if you have the wiring diagram for your Rinker. I will post picture of the finish assy. Later

Stodge

I replaced my tachs and spedo with Vessel View.  Kept the old sync gauge since it actually worked.

floater212

when mine went out, I found a few exact replacement faria on ebay. I wrote on back the hours so if anyone asks I can look on back and add the front for hours running!

MarkB

I changed mine to a Smart Craft Tach Gauge. I know have detailed diagnostics from my engine including fuel burn rate. I also pigtailed in a new Smart Craft 4 in 1 gauge, all running off the Smart Craft. It's a really good system.

Serenity

I also replaced all my Faria to Smart Craft. Great system. The only Faria left is the clock.

frenchship

Here is the installation of the Flowscan tach + the dual hour meter. Total cost about 200$ 
C.D.N.work really well.

andyd

Thanks for all the valuable input everyone. This is my next project.

Andy