Water Temp Sender

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by devinmurray99, Jan 18, 2011.

  1. Jan 18, 2011 #1
    devinmurray99

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    I am in the process of installing a new jack plate and I have concerns about sufficient cooling if I jack the plate too high.  I know how to watch the tach. as well as listen/feel for slight cavitation but I'd just don't feel I can be too safe.

    Anyhow after a little research I figured before I put the tools away, I'd get a water temp. guage and sender for my 50 Merc (50ELPTO).  I can find Teleflex guages and sending units for V-6 motors everywhere but nothing made specifically for my 3cyl. 

    Does anyone else have experience in what I'm trying to do and/or know how and where to find/install/rig a sending unit?

    Thanks.
     
     
    devinmurray99, Jan 18, 2011
    devinmurray99, Jan 18, 2011
  3. Jan 18, 2011 #2
    Brett

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    Instead of the temperature gauge, install a water pressure gauge.
    Much more useful when dealing with a jackplate.
    Easier to install also, nothing electrical at the outboard.
    Just a tee spliced into the visual discharge tube.

    If you really want to install a temp gauge
    here's installation instructions

    http://faria-instruments.com/site_manuals/IS0003B.pdf
     
    Brett, Jan 18, 2011
    Brett, Jan 18, 2011

  5. Jan 18, 2011 #3
    lemaymiami

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    x2 on that water pressure guage... I won't rig a skiff without one..... You'll get a much better warning watching your water pressure than waiting until things begin to heat up (damage probably already occurring by the time motors begin to overheat...).
     
    lemaymiami, Jan 18, 2011
    lemaymiami, Jan 18, 2011
  6. Jan 24, 2011 #4
    devinmurray99

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    I found a kit by teleflex on closeout for $39 so I'm going to run with it. Thanks for the help guys.
     
    devinmurray99, Jan 24, 2011
    devinmurray99, Jan 24, 2011
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