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575sci water pressue gauge mounting...
Wondering what the best place is to mount the required fittings to read the water system water pressure. Installing a couple gauges this weekend and wanted to get some ideas. I have installed a few in other boats in the block drain areas but wondering if there is a better location...
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I was think the intake manifold however I am thinking on cutting the hose from the sea water pump feeding the motor, inserting a 2" long piece of stainless, clamping it in place, then in the middle of have a tig welded fitting to attach the tubing to...
Where abouts would I drill and tap in the intake??
Where abouts would I drill and tap in the intake??
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I was think the intake manifold however I am thinking on cutting the hose from the sea water pump feeding the motor, inserting a 2" long piece of stainless, clamping it in place, then in the middle of have a tig welded fitting to attach the tubing to...
Where abouts would I drill and tap in the intake??
Where abouts would I drill and tap in the intake??
I'd save the dough, and just drill the intake at the rear water jackets. You will get a good reading of what psi is in the block/heads.
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I normally go into the front of the intake. That big flat area just to the side of the thermostat housing would probably work as long as the exhaust water hoses aren't in the way. That's where I would go.
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Mine's in the side of the block and has never plugged. At the end of the year I disconnect it to drain the water. Don't go boating in dirt? The yearly unplug probably helps drain sediment out which should be done anyways.