351 winsor water temperature
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Printed Date: October-06-2024 at 12:17pm
Topic: 351 winsor water temperature
Posted By: tmcboat
Subject: 351 winsor water temperature
Date Posted: August-16-2018 at 5:18pm
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Hi All, I have a 160 degree thermostat in my 351 winsor -- it will sometimes go to 170 degrees max should i install a 180 thermostat- I read that the 351 winsor runs best at 190 but i think in a marine application thats too close to 200 degrees which doesn't give you much time to react in an overheat situation ex. broken belt, raw water pump or main engine water pump failure or blocked stern drive raw water intake? one person said you get about 3% more horse power if the temp is closer to the 190 degree range-?anyone know if this is true? your thoughts and suggestions please tmcboat |
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Posted By: bb12
Date Posted: August-16-2018 at 5:31pm
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Carbed 143 EFI 160 ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: August-16-2018 at 7:05pm
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is this a stern drive or a true inboard? Ford EFI like to run at 160*-170* carby motors 140*-160* ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: tmcboat
Date Posted: August-19-2018 at 4:27pm
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HI All, I have a volvo penta stern drive and a holly 4 bl carb so 160 degrees is ok |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-19-2018 at 4:44pm
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