Ford 302 thermostat

[Jakem]

Good day. I am wondering on what to use for my thermostat. Boat has closed cooling. Any suggestions or a part number so I can get the right one

 

[Scott Danforth]

160 degree

 

[Jakem]

Ok...so is there a difference between vehicle and boat

 

[Scott Danforth]

Ok...so is there a difference between vehicle and boat

yes

a boat motor:

raw water cooled and carbureted - 140F
Raw water cooled and EFI - 160F
Freshwater cooled and carbureted - 160F
Freshwater cooled and carbureted - 180F

a car motor
drag racing - 3/4" orifice plate
street/strip - 140F
carbureted - 180F
EFI (pre 1996) - 195F
EFI post 1996 - anywhere up to 230F

 

[Jakem]

Right o thanks I will get the real deal

 

[Jakem]

Numbers on back are 8m6003555. Is this correct. It is 160 degree and quicksilver

 

[Jakem]

There is no bypass valve and my last one had it. Does that matter or shall I drill a small hole in iit

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... an 1/8" hole won't hurt a thing,....