Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

[budblas]

I'm doing some winter puttering until I get a shop manual for some serious fixes. I've taken<br />out the thermostat for a hot water test and block flush. Now I forgot which way it goes back.<br />It's on a Force 125HP 1989. I'm embarassed.<br />Bud bud@telus.net

 

[ob]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

budblas, I don't know of a consciecious mechanic that would touch the question as posed with a ten foot pole.If you are unable to determine flow direction of t/stat from engine block I would wait until your manual arrives.I'd hate to be the one that led to some confusion and aided in overheating your motor.<br />" Generally speaking "the thermo bulb of t/stat is in the flow path of the engines water jacket containing circulation until engine is up to temp.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

First off, don't be embarassed. We all leave the old plugout from time-to-time.The bar-like piece faces in.

 

[budblas]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Is that 'in' as in engine block, or thermo. housing?<br />Bub

 

[SlowlySinking]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Hi budblas, I have the original Force 125 shop mnaual, the thermostat goes in the block with the part that looks like a ribbed bellows or spring facing out into the removable cover, the hook looking part goes in the block. Also look for a small bypass slot near one end of the bellows/spring, that little slot faces towards the top of the engine, good luck, Ken

 

[budblas]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Thanks Ken, I would not have noticed that little hole. This is a terrific site. <br />Thanks to the others who responded.<br /><br />Bud

 

[Savannah Dan]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Does this look like it?<br /><br />

 

[budblas]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Not quite Dan, but it shows me where the spring goes.<br />Thanks, Bud<br />bud@telus.net

 

[Dallas214Stars]

Re: Force 125hp thermostat. Which way in?

Hi budblas, I have the original Force 125 shop mnaual, the thermostat goes in the block with the part that looks like a ribbed bellows or spring facing out into the removable cover, the hook looking part goes in the block. Also look for a small bypass slot near one end of the bellows/spring, that little slot faces towards the top of the engine, good luck, Ken

I know this is a super old thread but since you have the manual does anyone have a pic of where the thermostat is on a 125hp force? 80s model

 

[jerryjerry05]

You already asked this.
They (mods) get upset when you wake up the dead

 

[GA_Boater]

You already asked this.
They (mods) get upset when you wake up the dead

Only after 18 years of sleep.

Closed.