Harry Krause wrote:
JimH wrote:
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.


Jim:

The easy answer is to head over to a long-time dealer of these engines,
head to the service department, and ask the service writer to see the
*VOLVO* service manuals for your engine/outdrive combo.

Another possibility is to visit the Volvo Penta site:

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/marineengines

and snoop around.

Or call Volvo Penta Monday morning with your specs. I'll bet someone
there can give you the skinny.



Harry,
Excellent suggestion. Now, if the reputable long-time dealer of
Volvo/Penta Engines and the VOLVO service manual for the 1997 Volvo
Penta 4.3L with SX outdrive says he should use 160 degree thermostat
what would you recommend JimH do when he needs future work on his boat?

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!