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[tryme]

I have a 99 epic 21.  i know there are all kinds of fixes for the 2000+ with attaching to the DECC.   the 99 does not have posts to attach a ground cable that i can see.  my oil gauge is going a little flaky and now my temp gauge seems to run high even though i just replaced the thermostat.  does anyone know who has a 99 know what to do.  do i just need to run a new ground cable to my battery.   if so where do i attach it.  or do i need to run power to it.  PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!

[eagle1wi]

Do you have the MDC like in this thread's picture?

More pictures of the item in question and what does it do.

I think there is a PDF instruction sheet somewhere on the site, maybe in the maintenance section with how to run the wire from the Perko to the box with a larger gauge wire.

[tryme]

yes that is the problem i dont know where that box is and where i should connect it

[Capt Rick]

Replace sender :
8352067010 OilPressureSender,12V     38.14  $29.17  $15.00   
Capt Rick

do not use teflon tape on unit it is grounded to the block .

[eagle1wi]

yes that is the problem i dont know where that box is and where i should connect it

it is up under the dash to the left of the driver's left leg while sitting in the captain's seat

[2000epic]

my oil gauge is going a little flaky and now my temp gauge seems to run high even though i just replaced the thermostat. 

the oil presure sending unit capt. mentioned above fixed my oil pressure gauge problems.  Have you replaced the raw water imeller along with the thermostat?

[tryme]

yeah the inpeller was swapped out this year.  i take it out every winter and put a new one in every other year.

[Capt Rick]

All, The 99 epics do not have a DECC to connect the ground leed to. But it is a better idea to put a ground block and attach all the ground leeds to it. Then Run a ground from the battery or block to the ground connector.
Capt Rick

[tryme]

How many ground leads are there?  the reason i am asking is the boat is up north and i want to make sure i have all the equipment i need before i go up there this weekend

[tryme]

It looks like both of thoe gauges are on one connector.   can i cut that black ground cable and run that to the battery?

[sailtl]

There is ONE ground lead going into the MDC unit. I ran mine straight from the battery to the MDC however I DO agree with Cpt Rick that the best way is to run to a terminal strip and pull grounds from that.

[tryme]

if i were to cut the black wire and spliced it to the battery would that work?

[sailtl]

Yes it will