"John H" wrote in message
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On Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:18:31 -0400, "OSU" wrote:

whats the correct operating temp for a 98 Merc 5.7 V8 RWC Carb pushing an
alpha drive, and whats the correct T-Stat for this engine

Thanks


For my '97, it's right at 160F. For replacement parts, go he


http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/P...on/ServicePart
s/sphome.asp?CID=

You'll need the serial number of the engine. Then you'll know for sure
you're
getting the right part.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

For my 92 it's about 160 for raw water cooled with water temps in the mid
80's. For freshwater cooled (heat exchanger) at cruise speeds (3k rpm
28mph) 180 and above 4k RPM (40mph) it's 200+