Water pressure gauge

[ARCWINSTON]

I'm just sitting watching old Roland Martin and he's going on about outboard cooling water pressure. I've seen you guys mention it occasionally Apart from the obvious reasons such as noticing a gradual decline in water pump efficiency or a blockage, are there any other benefits of having a water pressure gauge and if so is there a "generic " way of tapping into the cooling system or is it engine specific? Thanks...W

 

[DJ]

Re: Water pressure gauge

ARCWINSTON,<br /><br />I WOULD NOT own an outboard without one. Especially on a boat where you cannot always see the telltale water stream.<br /><br />Hooking them up on an outboard, with a telltale, is easy.<br /><br />You simply tee into the telltale hose, under the hood.

 

[VistaMan]

Re: Water pressure gauge

Usualy the gauge has installation instructions for different motors.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water pressure gauge

Easy to install.<br /><br />If your impeller fails, or you have a water intake blockage, etc, you will see a drop in water pressure long before you overheat the motor.<br /><br />This is a good thing.

 

[ted655]

Re: Water pressure gauge

What brand, how much, and where do you like to buy them?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water pressure gauge

Several to choose from, right here at iboats.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=20032&current_category=gauge&cart_id=956554322 <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=21147&current_category=gauge&cart_id=956554322 <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?prod_id=22580&current_category=gauge&cart_id=956554322 <br /><br />$52 - $62

 

[BillP]

Re: Water pressure gauge

A water pressure gauge also lets you know how high the motor can be trimmed before losing water pickup. This is one good reason to have them with a jack plate.