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8122pbrainard 
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 Posted: January-10-2014 at 10:17pm |
Yes, you need to check out the T stat if there's even one on the engine?!! |
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The Dude
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Posted: January-12-2014 at 1:34am |
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Yes, I figured this was so. I'm sure there's a tstat. I put in 164 degree T stat a few years ago. It may be open all the time...I've got a new one ordered. Any other instruction?
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The Dude
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Posted: January-12-2014 at 1:35am |
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I guess it also could be temp gauge, but that's been fine up to now.
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Tim D
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Posted: January-12-2014 at 4:50pm |
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164 degree, is it fuel injected?
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The Dude
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Posted: January-12-2014 at 7:42pm |
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no. do you prefer the 143?
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phatsat67
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Posted: January-12-2014 at 8:23pm |
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Carbureted engines run the 143. Fuel injected motors run the 160.
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The Dude
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 1:29pm |
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Thermostat was rusted open. I decided this winter I'm going to replace a bunch of the cooling system. The water pump was definitely the problem...replaced. Now I have replaced the thermostat housing (upper and lower) and the elbow pipe. Everything is good now. Boat runs at 140 in the driveway--haven't put it in the water yet. Risers are cool to the touch after engine has warmed up. I'm happy with everything.
I've got manifolds and risers sitting in my garage. Will probably replace this spring, but may run the boat for a while first and see if there are any issues with them. The insides of my thermo housing were pretty corroded. Probably didn't have to replace, but glad I did. I'm guessing my manifolds look the same way. Thanks for everyone's help. This is such a great forum. peace out. |
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phatsat67
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 1:50pm |
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Sounds like you need to get into the throttle more in that thing to keep the crap out of it ;).
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63 Skier
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 4:26pm |
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Manifolds and risers - if not cracked or completely choked with corrosion, you should be able to use them. see how much you can clean and flush out of them, as long as there's a clear path there's not much more to them.
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Hollywood
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 6:09pm |
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If you're just a "warm it up in the driveway and suck up antifreeze" winterizer your manifolds are likely full of scale. Open up those drain plugs and let that crap out. You said your risers are cool so this might not even be an issue.
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phatsat67
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 6:15pm |
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+1. I like taking a look see inside. I have stored dry for 8 seasons now with no issues.
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The Dude
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 6:24pm |
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I don't winterize. Garage kept and run every month of the year. However, it bothered me that my thermostat was rusted like it was. It was only a couple years old and even though the boat gets run often, it was still rusted.
I'll open plugs and take a look soon. Thanks. |
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SNobsessed
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Posted: January-22-2014 at 8:04pm |
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'The Works' toilet cleaner makes a good agent for cleaning out the manifolds if they are off the boat. All kinds of nasty crud came out of mine when I used that. Just plug the hose barb & pour it into the riser port. slosh it around & rinse after an hour.
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