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Old 09-09-2018 | 09:46 AM
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Looking to add a hot horn to a 588 Dart Big Block. Almost all outboards have them, but not many inboards. Can't seem to find one on Teague or other sites. 180 degrees would be perfect. Usually it is a normally open sensor to a 12v horn, anybody make them specifically for inboards? Best place to mount sensor?

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Old 09-09-2018 | 12:13 PM
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mercruiser has a warning horn for overheat even for carb apps for many many many many many years now.
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Old 09-09-2018 | 01:11 PM
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Don't know the Dart block but if you have a 1/4 NPT plug on the thermostat housing, suggest installing temp switch 48952. This temp switch is normally open and will close when it gets to around 200 degrees. Then connect the Merc horn () to the ignition purple wire, and the other side of the horn run to the temp switch.

If you have the standard Merc harness, this would be the Tan/Blue wire

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/48952-switch-assy-temp
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Old 09-09-2018 | 01:12 PM
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Merc water temp sensors will set off the alarm around 200*
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Old 09-09-2018 | 08:30 PM
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Thanks guys
Engine doesn't use a thermostat just a crossover pipe, so I'll either weld a fitting on the crossover or the Imco risers have a drain fitting I could probably utilize.

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Old 09-09-2018 | 09:00 PM
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Few companies make thermostat housing spacers with several tapped holes,.Brodix is one, Iknowt here are more.

Not going to see any heat on the crossover.
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Old 09-10-2018 | 04:51 AM
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okay, good to know- thanks for info
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Old 09-10-2018 | 06:43 AM
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Maybe I got a head ofmyself for coolant temp or temp alarm sensors. On a Vic Jr intake manifold, there are three places one can use. Does your intake have these ?
Maybe a good idea to show pics of your intake manifold and thermostat housing so we can see and discuss.

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As you can see those holes are already being utilized
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Old 09-10-2018 | 06:39 PM
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As you can see those holes are already being utilized
Ayuh,...... So put a Tee where the gauge sender is, for both, or drill, 'n tap the t-stat cover for 1/2" pipe,.....
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