9.9/15 hp Thermostat

[wbeaton]

I have a 1986 Evinrude 15 hp that I need to check and/or clean out the thermostat (debris plugging). The thermostat is located at the bottom of the water jacket. I've done it before on a different motor of the same vintage by removing the cowl latch and water jacket cover bolts. Then I slid the cover up and accessed the thermostat. It was a pain. Is there a better way to access the thermostat? Doesn't look like like I can remove the belly pan.

 

[Rick.]

Re: 9.9/15 hp Thermostat

Haven't you heard the saying 'Second times the charm"? I have no idea what that means but I do know you have to get the stat out the same way you did it the first time. It is a pain but maybe it will go faster the second time. Rick.

 

[wbeaton]

Re: 9.9/15 hp Thermostat

lol - yeah, but I was hoping I did it the hard way the first time.