Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
JimH 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. ;-)



PS - I hope you did follow the most important advice provided in
rec.boats and verify the info with the Volvo service manual. While I am
very confident you will find the 160 temp is correct, you really don't
want to base your decision based upon the popular vote in rec.boats.



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Reggie

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

Don't worry Reggie. I did not base my decision on your or anyone
else's advice. I took another look at my Seloc manual again. 160F for
my engine, although the 7.4L and 8.2L Volvo Penta engines take a 140F.
(You previously stated that ALL Volvo Penta's take a 160F). I then
verified this by talking to a mechanic from another marina.

As I said, thanks to all those who *helped*. Sorry JohnH, you are not
in that group. ;-)