782D temperature gauge not working.
 

The temperature gauge on my 782D is not working. I have removed the the wire on the sensor terminal on engine head and grounded it. Nothing moves.
I suspect the gauge is bad.

Brian Dan
US. Army Retired


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A good sensor is about $15, I'd start there.

Scott

If it's a bad gauge I'd look at getting an aftermarket gauge since the oem's are pricey.

...and doesn't have numbers on it. I'm thinking about getting a new one for mine that actually has numbers on it.

Matt if you get a replacement post what one you purchased I'm trying to decide on one that would fit/look good. There's a few times I've mowed in the evening and started to run out of light so I'm also wanting one that lights up.

You can get Sun brand from Summit for less than $20.
I think the mech oil pressure gauge is like $12.
Scott

Would the gauge be 2in or 2 1/16?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...erm/sunpro.jpg

2" I believe and lighted.

The sensor that comes with the temp gauge is weak and will break, I had to replace mine with a heavy duty from NAPA....but hey for a $18 guage.....

Scott

I'd like to replace the oil pressure idiot light on my 1872 with a gauge. Do I also need to replace the sender?
Thanks

Yes, better to go mechanical though.

Scott