How to disconnect temperature sensor?

FishAtFive · 2026-03-15T11:07:07-0600

Can I get some help on how to disconnect the temperature sensor wires? Do you just pull it apart, or have to bend or twist it or something?

saltchuckmatt · 2026-03-15T11:56:36-0600

A few drips of rubbing alcohol on the rubber and it will slide back like magic. Then unclip the mating metals.

FishAtFive · 2026-03-15T12:29:50-0600

saltchuckmatt said:
A few drips of rubbing alcohol on the rubber and it will slide back like magic. Then unclip the mating metals.

Thanks saltchuckmatt! That worked great. Glad I asked, it's a knife connector, not the bullet I expected:

Chris1956 · 2026-03-15T16:24:05-0600

The last knife connector I saw was on my Fat-Fifty and early 60's Big Twin. How long did they use those?

saltchuckmatt · 2026-03-15T17:59:22-0600

FishAtFive said:
Thanks saltchuckmatt! That worked great. Glad I asked, it's a knife connector, not the bullet I expected:

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Yes, their mating so make sure to give them privacy....new little outboards will come soon!