Temperature sensor reservoir

[BuffaLoveBoat]

Is the tank that the temperature sensor on a 2008 Sportster 150, 215hp supposed to be filled with water? Not the exhaust tank but the one on the port side.

 

[JPass]

Are you referring to the coolant reservoir?

 

[BuffaLoveBoat]

no, this is at the back of the boat. I think it's also called a waterbox but I am not positive. It is made of metal. I have attached some pictures of it for you.

Are you referring to the coolant reservoir?

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

The waterbox will have some amount of freshwater in it normally, it should not be full of or filled with water as a maintenance procedure, though. While engine is running with hull in water, water is injected in various locations of the exhaust system and mixed with the exhaust gasses to maintain reasonable exhaust system temperatures.

Leaving a hose connected to the cooling system reverse flush port out of water on the trailer while the engine isn't running will flood the exhaust system with water, not good when water from the water-flooded exhaust system backs up through the exhaust manifold and floods the engine cylinders with water.

 

[BuffaLoveBoat]

The waterbox will have some amount of freshwater in it normally, it should not be full of or filled with water as a maintenance procedure, though. While engine is running with hull in water, water is injected in various locations of the exhaust system and mixed with the exhaust gasses to maintain reasonable exhaust system temperatures.

Leaving a hose connected to the cooling system reverse flush port out of water on the trailer while the engine isn't running will flood the exhaust system with water, not good when water from the water-flooded exhaust system backs up through the exhaust manifold and floods the engine cylinders with water.

Thank you for your time and info.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

My pleasure, enjoy your boat!