Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

[Joebklyn]

It's a 2005 Bayliner with a 3.0 Merc. While I was winterizing it, I removed the thermostat housing and there was the stat just sitting there. I decided to try and remove it but the damn thing is stuck solid in it's plastic housing. I tried a plier, screwdriver etc. It has a bit of a rusty color to it as if it had 'nt ever been changed since it new. I'm the 2nd owner and a newbie at this stuff. Any tricks to get this out? thanks Joe

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

Hook it with something and yank it out. Straight up.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

it'll come... it will just take some beating on.
you can always try torching it, then pouring cold water on it.

 

[yamamarinetech40]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

It has a sleeve of plastic on it? The plastic sleeve is cheap,cheap, just break it out and replace with thrmostat.

 

[Joebklyn]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

That's a good idea! But trying to find a part # for this sleeve thing and how much it'll cost to repace it.....I live in an area of New York where the dealers really rip you off.

 

[Dirty Dawg]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

Joe from Brooklyn, I'm guessing, don't "dis" our home town dealers!!

All kinding aside, you can always order the part on line if you are not in a rush. I have seen some things cheaper and others, at least close enough to not be worth ordering online. Get the online price and compare!

Ike (Part time Brooklynite)

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Can't pull thermostat out of a 3.0 Merc

Does it have this lower housing and the thermostat is stuck in this?
http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merc...e_Code=eBasicPower&Product_Code=BARMC29-47587

If so take the housing off and and push it out from the inside.

This should be the thermostat,
http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merc...BasicPower&Product_Code=MAL9-43153&NOSHOW=YES