On Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:58:21 -0400, " JimH"
jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote:


" JimH" jimhUNDERSCOREosudad@yahooDOTcom wrote in message
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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!


Thanks for all the replies. Looks like I will be telling the marina to
install a 160F thermostat...........on them. ;-)


No problem, JimH. Glad to help you out. Try to be a little courteous when
talking to the mechanics. A couple sound 'thunks' on your manifolds and
risers could loosen enough rust and crud to stop them up. Then where would
you be?
--
John H

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