fitting a water pressure gauge

[micknjo]

Can anyone help me with fitting a water pressure gauge to a 1977 Johnson 140 with no tell tale

 

[cr2k]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

Usually there is a fitting (Plug) like 1/8 in. on top of the block near the heads.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

The factory telltales came out in the 78 model year. They drilled a hole in the exhaust cover to feed the telltale. Likely they created a boss (thicker part of the cover) in order to tap the new hole. I'd be inclined to buy a used bubbleback outer exhaust cover from a later model. Should bolt right in place. There have to be plenty of these used covers laying around in salvage yards.

 

[racerone]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

Look on the side of the #1 cylinder near the head.---On earlier V-4 models there was a pipe plug there where you could check water pressure.-------They discontinued the plug but the boss is still there.---Post a picture of that location if you like.

 

[boobie]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

Try and put it on top of the block if you can.

 

[micknjo]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

If you have one I'd be grateful

 

[micknjo]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

Problem with living in the UK there are no salvage yards for parts like that. When you do find them they cost more than an engine.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: fitting a water pressure gauge

I've had excellent luck with salvage parts from Boat Recyclers of Wilmington, on the US East Coast. They advertise a lot on ebay. Tons of reasonably used parts.