1976 70HP Overheat & Teltale

[Rweiler]

I have written 2 posts recently and got great response thanks everyone.

This motor is used in Louisiana in saltwater and mainly during the summer. Could I actually remove the thermostat thus eliminating 1 potential problem area because of corrosion. There are also pressure control valves in the thermostat housing, could these have also been stuck preventing water flow. I intend on replacing the pressure valves but thought eliminating the thermostat due to warm weather operation cou;ld prevent another cooked engine.

Thanks Everyone.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1976 70HP Overheat & Teltale

if you remove the tstat, the pressure valves are useless. do the normal servicing, and flushing for a salt water motor, it is designed to have the Tstat, so that the motor runs at the proper temp. without it can cause several other problems.