yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

[larky]

I have read iwombat's thread about adding a tell-tale. I plan on putting one on my 1971 50hp. the location I am planning on using is at the top of the water jacket just behind the head. I am going to follow the directions for the inline three's even though this is a twin. my question is has any one done this to this particular motor, and was there any problems with it? or should I chose another location to tap in to the water pressure? any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks
Matt

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

Matt, we have been trying to get pictures from someone, for a long time. i don't know the answer. you know i have a 71 50 power head. i may just experiment. as soon as i can get some help to mount it on the stand. i can atleast pull the heads and get an idea.

 

[larky]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

well, I think I'm going to just try it. the worst that can happen (if I'm real careful) is I will have to put a 1/8" plug in the hole. but if its anything like my 59' 35hp the water jacket area around each cylinder goes in towards the crank pretty deep. If I do attempt it and am successful, I will take some photos. maybe we can get it in the same thread iwombat put together. I will PM you when I have finished it.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

thanks, that was what i was thinking.

 

[greasemonkeyjmj]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

i have a 73 50 horse evinrude twin that i added one to and yes i put it on top of the engine right behind the head. after tapping the threads i installed a 90degree elbow on it and ran the hose over to the port side of lower cowel and it works really great.

 

[larky]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

ok, I installed my tell-tale. I followed iwombat's thread in the FAQ, using the in-line triple cylinder as a guide.

I decided to route the hose over the starboard side

and here is proof of success

The hardest part of the whole job was convincing myself to actually drill a hole in my perfectly good outboard.

 

[fishkiller10]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

Can someone tell me where they got the small plastic part that goes in the cowl? Please and thank you. Oh..what ID tubing did you use for your telltale?

 

[Daviet]

Re: yet another "adding a tell-tale" question

You know this thread is over four years old.
Look up the parts for a newer engine ( middle to late 80's) it will show the parts you need.