need help with temp gauge on 25 rude

[longdude17]

I have an old 25 evinrude a 73' model to be exact. I want to put a temp gauge on my boat. My girlfriend wants to learn how to drive my boat and see doesnt know what to look for if the water pump isnt working. I dont want the boat to leave her by herself in the middle of no where. so how can I install a temp gauge on my motor. I dont have a telltale pee hole, and I REALLY dont want to drill a hole in the thirty year old motor. what temp should the motor be running at normally? I have heard about other water pressure gauges, but I want a temp gauge. will the ones that they sell at napa work? thanks for the help guys.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: need help with temp gauge on 25 rude

Any temp gauge will work as long as the scale will accurately read as low as your temperature operating range.(140-160F) Some automotive gauges won't accurately read that low, because its at the extreme end of their range.... <br /><br />For hints on mounting the sender Click here <br /><br />(just remember, a pressure gauge gives early warning, temp gauges are too late)