[C320-list] Engine water temp problem

[Allan S Field]

Our boat was about 10 years old when the temp sender unit failed.  A
replacement was ordered from Yanmar for about $20 US 7 years ago and
installed in about 10 minutes.  Problem fixed.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - C387, #103
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Graeme Clark
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 1:14 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Engine water temp problem

First time I run the engine this year the water temp gauge goes off the
clock!
I therefore bought a point and shoot laser thermometer and sure enough the
engine temp ( measured where the sensor is and also at fuel injector points)
is around 170f whereas gauge is showing 280-290f

So it's the sensor or the gauge. How do I test the sensor.  There is only a
single terminal so I'm guessing the resistance changes with temp. Does
anyone know what resistance should be at say, 170f ?

Or is there a simple way to test gauge

I did have the instrument panel out this winter to repair the lid so it
could be a dodgy connection I guess. I'll check everything again but any
more info would be handy as I'm stuck on boat with limited internet access!

Graeme
#366, 1996 running Yanmar 3GM30F


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