The old 97 gator starts up great, the temp indicator light is always on but after following advice from the Xcopdoc, I removed the wire and the light went out, he's always right:). Since I was going to replace the temp switch I figured I might as well put in a new thermostat as well. When I pulled the t-stat housing off I found it dry as a bone. The previous owner was generally very "thorough" with maintenance and I only added coolant thru the radiator cap to top it off thinking that would be fine. The oil pressure light also comes on after about 5 minutes when first started and then about 2 minutes after it warms up and is restarted again. After filling the motor jacket with coolant I tried running it to feel if the hoses got hot but the oil pressure light always came on and I don't want to burn up the engine, oil level is ok. So, is it possible the water pump is not working, or the t-stat is not opening, causing the motor to heat up too much making the oil pressure switch to "open" since it's a NC switch? which I'll test with a gauge. And how can I prove the water pump is working without running the gator too long? (I should be able to remove the t-stat to prove water flow)And the really big question; How the Hell do you remove that plastic housing under the seats covering the radiator? I tried removing the seats but the bolts are rusted and feel like they just spin but it looks like it should just come out without removing the seats.
I kind of answer my own questions but it helps to think it out and get positive feedback or someone to tell me I'm an Idiot and to DO THIS! Either way works for me
I kind of answer my own questions but it helps to think it out and get positive feedback or someone to tell me I'm an Idiot and to DO THIS! Either way works for me