174687 OMC Voltmeter | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine OMC Tech Series Voltmeter - Part Number: 0174687

A genuine OMC Johnson and Evinrude voltmeter used to monitor the vessel's 12-volt battery and charging system.

OMC number 0174687, also written as 174687, was supplied in the New Tech Series instrument range and was later replaced by BRP / OMC voltmeter assembly kit 0767208.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine OMC Tech Series voltmeter
• Correct original part number 0174687
• Unprefixed reference 174687
• Superseded by 0767208
• Direct-reading 12-volt electrical instrument

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Johnson and Evinrude outboard dashboards
• OMC Cobra sterndrive panels
• OMC Sea Drive rigging
• Any 12-volt negative-ground boat electrical system
• Gauge Type: Analogue voltmeter
• Electrical System: 12 VDC negative ground
• Engine Compatibility: Independent of engine horsepower
• Year Range: Approximately 1988 onward

🔌 Function

The gauge displays dashboard system voltage and indicates battery state and charging-system operation.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Gauge remains at zero
• Reading differs significantly from measured battery voltage
• Poor ground causes a low or unstable reading
• Voltage drop in the ignition circuit affects accuracy
• Backlight fails
• Terminals or internal movement corrode

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 0767208 → Supersedes 0174687
• 0174687 original Tech Series voltmeter
• 174687 unprefixed OMC number

OEM / Related Numbers

• 0174687
• 174687
• 0767208
• 767208
• Related ignition-switched positive lead
• Related instrument ground and illumination wiring
• Related mounting bracket and terminals

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• Faria Beede 10-16 VDC marine voltmeter - functional replacement
• Sierra / Teleflex 10-16 VDC voltmeter - functional replacement
• VDO 12-volt marine voltmeter - functional replacement
• OMC / BRP 0767208 is the verified OEM replacement

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from a running boat where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated