1977 johnson 115 thermostat

[Archangel2005]

do i really need the thermostat in place ?<br />i'm posting lots of questions in different threads i know, but i'm trying to continue to place the motor in the topic.<br />this motor is a fresh rebuild, and to MAKE sure i don't have a overheating issue, i removed the thermostat. will this cause any undesired effects while sitting at home on the flush hose ?

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: 1977 johnson 115 thermostat

The t-stat is there for a reason, if you run it without one, it will cause other problems, the engine will take a long time to get to operating temp and may never reach it, and you will have rough idle and other driveability problems.

 

[REELSPORT]

Re: 1977 johnson 115 thermostat

Also will cause motor to use more petrol and will cause engine to run ruff. Put thermostat back in