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Post by capndave on Jan 10, 2008 15:47:16 GMT -1
i was out on sinclair last week when the air temp was 13 degrees (3 degrees with the wind chill)...when i put my boat in, warmed it up and got under way, i noticed my water pressure gauge was not working. i figured something was frozen somewhere, and it would eventually thaw, but a week later and multiple trips in decent weather has yet to see a change. the impeller is working fine, i just have no read out on my dial. anyone got any ideas on how to troubleshoot this gauge?  |
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Post by 5 BASS LIMIT on Jan 11, 2008 0:50:35 GMT -1
capndave , My first question is what kind of motor and what year is it. If has a tube that runs from the power head (engine block) to the gauge and it was full of water all the way to the gauge your gauge has a small copper bladder in it and may have frozen and burst open or have a hair line crack that will not let the pressure to build up and make the gauge operate or the tube has frozen and burst between the power head and the gauge.
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Post by capndave on Jan 11, 2008 14:39:32 GMT -1
my engine is a 1998 evinrude intruder 150...is this something i can fix, or does it need to be replaced?
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Post by 5 BASS LIMIT on Jan 11, 2008 15:37:18 GMT -1
capndave , If it is the gauge you will have to replace it you can not repair it and most of them come with new tubing so I would do both.
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Post by capndave on Jan 13, 2008 0:28:55 GMT -1
5basslimit, are you a local mechanic? i live in marietta, and my normal mechanic is over an hour away. i have been getting some negative feedback lately from people i have sent his way. seems he doesn't quite live up to his previous reputation nowadays...i need some minor work done (aforementioned pressure gauge and some light general maintenance) and from everything i have read on this forum, you really seem to know your stuff! please let me know, i would really like to send you some business...  |
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Post by 5 BASS LIMIT on Jan 13, 2008 0:58:31 GMT -1
capndave , I am in Kennesaw and would be glad to take care of your minor work and any one else that you send my way. PM me with details.
Thank You , Anthony(5BASSLIMIT)
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