FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

[lonewolf5347]

HAS ANYONE INSTALLED A TEMP.GAUGE ON A FORCE 120,THE REASON I AM ASKING IS THERE IS NO LOCATION ON THE WATER HOUSING TO EXCEPT A PIPE FITTING SENDING UNIT FOR A TEMP GUAGE.ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS

 

[TONY H]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

This is silly but what I have seen done on an older Evinrude is a small 'Z' shaped bracket with on hole in one end and a tapped hole in the other for the sender.<br />The one end was bolted down using a Head bolt and the sensor was threaded down until it touched the head.<br />I thought it was cheezy but that was a factory installed temp gauge. I done have one on my boat so I don't know if this is a standard procedure for outboards.<br />Honestly, according to the gauge the boat was running at temp. so maybe it is accurate this way.

 

[Hitman65]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

Hey Buddy,<br />You know you pose a very good question. But you know what I have yet to see an outboard; new or used with a temp guage. Cant say why but we have never had one come in except on an I/O. Why would you like one?? Just wondering. If its peein its good.....LOL<br /><br />Hitman

 

[lonewolf5347]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

I THINK WHEN YOU HERE THE BUZZER GO OFF IN THE THROTTLE BOX IT MAY BE TO LATE? I KNOW MINE WORKS TESTED IT TO GROUND; IT WHISTLE; BUT ON THE OTHER HAND IF YOU HAD A TEMP. GAUGE ON BOARD YOU CAN SEE IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM BEFORE IT REALLY HAPPENS OR BEFORE ITS TO LATE.

 

[12Footer]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

Look for a port in the water jacket near the head,or exaust port plate, with a plug in it (a threaded plug). An auto-type temp gauge sender that will physicaly fit in this port will work, provided, the gauge is compatable. Auto stores sell them under-dash,after-market temp gauges with the sender. The trick is to make sure it fits before purchase.However, they generally come with a good set of threaded adapters,both metric and SAE.<br /><br />I think this port is on the exaust port plate on yours, but not sure.<br />To make sure you have the right one, crank it up with the plug removed. If ya get wet,you got it

 

[clanton]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

If head does not have threaded hole for sender. Do what Tony said. I think Teleflex still sells these kits. Try www.teleflex.com e-mail or call for correct part number, you will hear from them quickley.

 

[manowar]

Re: FORCE 120HP. TEMP GAUGE

just a reminder salt water folks change that water pump yearly and flush after use you fresh water people have to worry less