Merc Bravo water pressure

[alldodge]

Wondering what the max pressure that could be seen for or a standard Merc belt driven pump for open cooled system, and measured at the block? Will be installing a mechanical gauge in the block for next season and looking at VDO 30 or 40 PSI gauge.

Anyone have one installed and know what could be seen?

 

[scoflaw]

17 psi wot is what I used to see on 2006 smart craft. 5.0's b3's

 

[Fun Times]

From what I recall the typical high end range that usually seemed to be seen was right around 17 - 20 psi and maybe reach 25 max on some. That was the impeller side from the power steering cooler.....< Plus come to think of the max side readings; 'That may have been the systems where the sensor was basically mounted to the impeller housings like the early 496's did....Item # 10, http://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/s...31815/6708/210

Maybe if at all possible try to pick a more accurate gauge that gives/shows good teen numbers vs higher numbers but still shows some high numbers of around 40 - 50 psi per se.

 

[alldodge]

Thanks, I can get a very accurate gauge, but they don't make them to fit in the helm (2 1/6). Would like to use the one to give me the widest scale but would hate to put in lets say a 60 and the highest I ever see is 15. Just want to be able to keep an eye on how well my impeller is doing

Appears the norm is the 40

 

[alldodge]

This is the VDO but would really like if they made one with a red pointer

Sure look forward when I can upload pics again

 

[mr300z87]

Hey AD, Always thought this would be a good thing the add. I'll be interested in see how it works out.