A question on thermostats
MikeT wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message
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Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JimH wrote:
My Seloc repair manual for my 1997 Volvo Penta 4.3L with and SX
outdrive
says the engine takes a 160F thermostat. That is what I installed in
spring.
The mechanic who worked on my boat after the overheating incident says
it
takes a 140F thermostat and that is what he installed.
Does anyone know the correct thermostat temperature rating for this
engine?
Will running the wrong thermostat temp have a negative effect on the
engine's performance?
TIA!
PS - I assume you know the 140 degree therm. is the more popular therm.
for merc., but even Merc. makes engines that uses a 160 degree therm.
I guess he has a one thermostat fits all policy. I am amazed he would
do this for a customer who had just had a major service problem due to
their negligence.
I would very quickly find a Mechanic/Dealer who services lots of
Volvo/Penta's, or this will be an on going problem.
--
Reggie
That's my story and I am sticking to it!
He is a certified Volvo Penta mechanic.
Sorry, but I really don't know what sort of mechanical or boating
background you have and I do not trust your opinions. Perhaps if you
would be more open on your boating experience and boats you own/owned
folks may be more trusting of your advice. Until then I assume you
have never stepped foot on a boat.
So can anyone address my original questions?
When you ask a question that should be done in person or by research, then
get snippy questioning someone's ability to provide an acceptable answer,
and say you don't trust them, you have issues.
bingo!
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