Drive operating temps
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I have a Blackhawk Drive, which I think from a temperature standpoint may be similar to the bravo, and I’m inquiring about two questions
1) what’s a typical max drive temperature and/or maybe a sustained temperature?
2) looking to add a gauge for that temperature and where the proper or best location is to pick that temperature up. Possibly a thermal couple in the upper fluid fill screw?
thank you!
1) what’s a typical max drive temperature and/or maybe a sustained temperature?
2) looking to add a gauge for that temperature and where the proper or best location is to pick that temperature up. Possibly a thermal couple in the upper fluid fill screw?
thank you!
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OP, Here's one of a few good discussions on this subject here on OSO:
Outdrive Gear Lube Temperature Monitoring
Outdrive Gear Lube Temperature Monitoring
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I tried this game 3 years ago and failed.
I took spare drive plugs and modified them by drilling holes. Then I took thermocouples and potted them and hooked up multi meters.
took it out for a test drive…. Never worked never got good readings. Why…because of grounding and a lot of electrical interference. Will post pics if I can find them.
I took spare drive plugs and modified them by drilling holes. Then I took thermocouples and potted them and hooked up multi meters.
took it out for a test drive…. Never worked never got good readings. Why…because of grounding and a lot of electrical interference. Will post pics if I can find them.








