Can I add a telltale to the Force?

[stack08]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

So why would you want to install one of these....for what purpose?

Sorry this is probably a dumb question but i just want to know why exactly...

thanks

 

[Mark42]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

So why would you want to install one of these....for what purpose?

Sorry this is probably a dumb question but i just want to know why exactly...

thanks

See posts number 103 and 104 of this thread.

 

[stack08]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

sorry about that i missed that part.....

 

[ship5182]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

I am glad to see this thread got pinned. This was a great add on to my Force. Thanks for the ideas. I tried to upload some pics but it says my file size is to big.

 

[nottuskram]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

hello
what year is your motor
thanks mark

 

[kandil]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

I did it to my 94 120hp force I had the naylon plug and it was a b***ch to remove I had to dril it out and rethread it but it is will worth it it shoots out 3 feet on idel I like that thank you for the thread

 

[evinice66]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

And here it is in action! Nice stream for only idle! Bet that will shoot over 6 feet when cruising!

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that is so sweet! all you need is to add a t connector and have double shooting streams---one on each side haha

 

[Straquan]

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Just wanted to say thanks for the post on this subject. Very helpful, I'll send some pics of mine when I'm finished.

 

[john lowrance]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

Seeing as I don't have a water pressure gauge, I would like to add a telltale like my Evinrude has. Thought that drilling and tapping into the exhaust housing cover would work.

Anyone done this?

Yes, purchase a kit from a newer model force on line from doug russel.

Made two trips since I added and it works fine.

 

[dorelse]

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I wanted to add my pictures to the mix, I've also included a materials list. Hope it helps!

The Parts below are all Watts parts numbers, I found them at Menards & Home Depot.

A-192B $1.79 (I.D. Hose Barb ?? 1/8?)
A-121 $2.19 (Tube w/Insert MIP Connector)
A-706 $1.75 (Coupling - Female to Female)
A-715 $1.30 (Brass Pipe Nipple ? 1/8? MIP x Close - Male to Male)
A-60 $1.31 (Flare Nut)
SVEB10 $2.14 1/4? x .170 x 10ft. Clear Vinyl Tubing
SVGE10 $2.20 3/8? x 1/4? Diameter Vinyl Tubing
Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant
Teflon Tape

(Not pictured: 2 Watts Parts & Hose clamps)

 

[dorelse]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

Additional Pictures:

You can probably tell, but I narrowed the tube size down by inserting the smaller diameter tube into the larger one. I'm worried about stealing too much water from the motor. I can always remove it if I need to.

A little dish soap made it very easy.

 

[dorelse]

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And a couple more.

I wanted it to look as 'factory' as possible, so I painted the brass flare nut white on the outside.

Total installation time start to finish was about 20 minutes...not counting time between coats of paint.

Its still to cold here for me to risk starting it up, so I'll have to post back in a month or so how it works.

 

[BTMJAP]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

I just got a 50hp force. Without a telltale how do I tell if waterpump is working?
Thanks

 

[Mark42]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

And a couple more.

I wanted it to look as 'factory' as possible, so I painted the brass flare nut white on the outside.

Total installation time start to finish was about 20 minutes...not counting time between coats of paint.

Its still to cold here for me to risk starting it up, so I'll have to post back in a month or so how it works.

Nice job, and I like the way the flare nut looks on the outside. Really does have that OEM look.

I just got a 50hp force. Without a telltale how do I tell if waterpump is working?
Thanks

Well, if it seizes up, thats one symptom of no cooling...

Run it on the water muffs, once the cylinder head is warm, the thermostat should open and water will be spitting out the upper vents on the lower leg.

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

And a couple more.

I wanted it to look as 'factory' as possible, so I painted the brass flare nut white on the outside.

Total installation time start to finish was about 20 minutes...not counting time between coats of paint.

Its still to cold here for me to risk starting it up, so I'll have to post back in a month or so how it works.

That looks very good. Good work.

 

[matt9923]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

Well this started in 2007 but my mariner has its already on the back right side so i could always move it over to the side a little but i can see it.
Matt

 

[Russ Preves]

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My question is.....are you SURE this does not redirect water away from cooling the engine?

I'd hate to feel good about seeing the tell tale....and be frying the motor....

 

[puddle jumper]

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Russ Ive been using mine for about 2 years and never had a problem. I think if someone had problems they would have posted how bad of an idea it is. I have only heard of good reviews on the subject. Just my two cents.

 

[Russ Preves]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

thanks for that....I will add the tell tale.......

AND has anyone added a rear tilt/trim switch.....??

that's another little pain about these engines. Evinrude/Johnson has had 'em for years...lets you lower raise/lower the motor without getting back up on the boat!!

 

[dorelse]

Re: Can I add a telltale to the Force?

I've just uploaded video of my telltale install to youtube. It works really well! Cooling seemed fine as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdTZahq9chs