hello all, i am new to this site, and hopefully some of you can offer some help. i recently purchased a 1989 Baretta Success 200. it is powered by a 1989 volvo penta 4 cyl engine and outdrive. on the dash board there are 4 gauges (fuel, oil pressure, water temp, and volts). there are also 4 yellow lights that correspond to each analog gauge. when running the boat, the water temp light comes on, however, the water temp on the analog gauge is right where it should be. i have noticed that the light comes on when i am running full throttle, then when i slow down, the light flickers or turns off. the light also comes on when i am just idling, but when i start going forward, it flickers or turns off.
what's confusing is that the gauge shows the water temp to be perfect, however, the light is going on and off.
should i believe the gauge or the light?
what should i be checking out first? water pump? electrical problem? temp sensor?
any info that you could provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
what's confusing is that the gauge shows the water temp to be perfect, however, the light is going on and off.
should i believe the gauge or the light?
what should i be checking out first? water pump? electrical problem? temp sensor?
any info that you could provide would be greatly appreciated. thanks!