'79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

[Minneaux]

How hard is it to replace and where is it? The mechanic checked the temp specs and said it was good. Thanks!!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

There is one under the cover plate on each head. <br /><br />Are you sure they are both bad?

 

[Minneaux]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

No, I don't know if both are bad. Is there a test to check? How hard are they to get to?<br />Thanks!

 

[Dhadley]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

They're pretty easy to get to but what problem are we trying to correct?

 

[Minneaux]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

The alarm seems to be going off without the heads overheating. I have checked the thermostats, impeller etc. All are fine. Will run great one day and the next I have the alarm going off after about an hour of running. I shut the engine down, wait a few minutes and the alarm stays off until I bring the throttle up.....

 

[Dhadley]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

When it happens again, disconnect each sender and see if the alarm stops. Perhaps we can at least narrow it down to just one. <br /><br />Are you sure the temp is really OK when the alarm is sounding? Positive? It sounds just like the deflectors in the block have swelled and are causing a restriction.

 

[Minneaux]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

That sounds like a great plan. Will do and get back to you. Thanks for your help! This boat is new to me and I am really trying to get it ironed out! Thanks again.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: '79 115 Evinrude temp sensor

You'll get-er-goin. No biggie.