Gen water temp guage fuse

[iwander_85pt40]

Thanks, Bill

Great website. Took a quick look and saw three issues I have to
check/fix before I proceed. All affect the readings I'm getting.

Phil
85PT40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
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>
> Phil,
>
>
> Teleflex has a great troubleshooting guide,
> Go to
> http://ww2.tflx.com/ then tech support.
>
> Most of the gages in the BB are on this web site.
> This will guide you through the circuit until you find the problem
> Sounds like a sensor or ground wire.
>
> BIll 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "iwander_85pt40"
> wrote:
> >
> > Engine cold, sending unit wire disconnected: 12 volts thru a
> > voltmeter->wire to ground; no resistance->sender terminal to
> ground;
> > guage pegs far right when terminal wire grounded.
> >
> > Engine at operating temperature (half hour+ run), sending unit wire
> > disconnected: no voltage thru voltmeter (wire was connected to
> > sending unit during warmup); no resistance->sender terminal to
> ground;
> > guage does not move when terminal wire grounded.
> >
> > There is a jumper wire from the oil pressure guage to water temp
> guage
> > that I assume is 12 volts(I haven't tested it). The oil pressure
> > guage operation is normal.
> >
> > Phil
> > 85PT40
> > Left Coast-Central
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > First thing to check is the connection on the sender. Ground the
> wire
> > > to see what the gauge does.
> > >
> > > - Jeff Miller
> > > in Holland, MI
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "iwander_85pt40"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Anybody know if there is a fuse between the generator water
> temp
> > > > sender and the co-pilot guage on the 85PT40?
> > > >
> > > > The guage worked normally in previous operation, and quit
> showing
> > > the
> > > > temp reading after the last startup. I don't want to start
> > > replacing
> > > > parts until I've checked the obvious.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Phil
> > > > 85PT40
> > > > Left Coast-Central
> > > > overcast (June gloom early)
> > > >
> > >
> >
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