juggernaut1
Well-Known Member
- Apr 19, 2015
- 1,152
- Boat Info
- Boatless - sold Searay 38 Sundancer
- Engines
- 8.1’s
On and off for the best part of nine months I've been scouring the internet and chasing my tail trying to find a replacement for the failed 0 degree tilt depth/temp sensor that interfaces with the Smartcraft system in my boat.
I found and provided old redundant part numbers to my usual local Merc dealer who said he found one and imported it in from the US. After the two months it took to get here I was greeted with a 20 degree tilt version which I promptly sent back after he said there was only the one part number for these things. I was beginning to wonder if the 0 degree tilt version existed anymore .
As a last resort I sent a series of emails to potential suppliers in and out of Australia. First up another local Merc dealer said he had located one in the US. I was dubious but took the chance and again after the two months it took to get here I now have a 0 degree tilt version in my possession .
To assist other who may have the same trouble I've post pics of the two versions showing the part numbers. Note that when ordering you need the part number on box not the part numbers on the packets. Both come with the fuse kit, although I've only shown the fuse kit in the 0 degree tilt version of pics.
Anyway, hope this helps someone else down the track.
Firstly the 20 degree tilt version:
The 0 Degree tilt version:
I found and provided old redundant part numbers to my usual local Merc dealer who said he found one and imported it in from the US. After the two months it took to get here I was greeted with a 20 degree tilt version which I promptly sent back after he said there was only the one part number for these things. I was beginning to wonder if the 0 degree tilt version existed anymore .
As a last resort I sent a series of emails to potential suppliers in and out of Australia. First up another local Merc dealer said he had located one in the US. I was dubious but took the chance and again after the two months it took to get here I now have a 0 degree tilt version in my possession .
To assist other who may have the same trouble I've post pics of the two versions showing the part numbers. Note that when ordering you need the part number on box not the part numbers on the packets. Both come with the fuse kit, although I've only shown the fuse kit in the 0 degree tilt version of pics.
Anyway, hope this helps someone else down the track.
Firstly the 20 degree tilt version:
The 0 Degree tilt version: