3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

[lenny2113]

Hi all,<br />I have a 1988 Galaxy boat with a 3.0 Mercruiser engine. I need to replace a water temp sender but don't know which one I need.<br />Also I noticed that the boat is sitting a little low in the water, I would say about 1 1/2" lower then it should be. There is no water in bilge or anything obvious like that. What could be the problem (if it is) ?<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Lenny

 

[Trent]

Re: 3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

Its the small sendor just above the engine driven waterpump. Remove wire with key in the on position. Ground the wire to the engine to a "good clean" grounding place. Temp gage should read FULL HOT. If not its the gage or the wiring.<br /><br />Main cause for a boat sitting lower in the water with no water in the bilge is "water soaked" floation foam. Almost impossible to get the water out without replacing the foam.

 

[flashback]

Re: 3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

Trent, did you go out today? How did your boat run? in any case, I think you are on the money again.

 

[Trent]

Re: 3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

Thanks for asking but Im sorry to say Iv not been boating in about three weeks. <br /><br />All my boats are ready..Just cant go right now. <br /><br />Hope you or someone else can take up my slack!!

 

[flashback]

Re: 3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

I try to get out at least 1 day every weekend, it,s a deal i have with my better half, I have 2 boats at the present time, shows you how crazy i am, anyway , I have to be REAL nice to her. If the winds blowing, I take my 27 Oday out, if its not, then old flashback gets to go. anyway, any slack I take for you ain,t gonna help you any..Oops got carried away... sorry Lenny hope you got your temp problem solved, and as far as wet foam. well thats a whole new story......

 

[lenny2113]

Re: 3.0L Mercruiser Water Temperature Sender

Thank you Trent