Stuck thermostat mercruiser inboard?

[powerstrokeaaron]

I am trying to replace the thermostat in my 2000 v drive mercruiser 5.7L. I took the housing off but I cant figure out how to get the thermostat out of the housing. Does it just sit in there and its stuck? or is there something that holds it in? any tips on how to get it out? thanks for any help

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Stuck thermostat mercruiser inboard?

all depends on the type of installation.
sometimes theres a plastic/brass collar that holds it in place.
6A-4 in this link shows one type
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Techbk/97/97hga6.pdf

 

[powerstrokeaaron]

Re: Stuck thermostat mercruiser inboard?

yes it is that one in the link. Is that held in somehow?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Stuck thermostat mercruiser inboard?

just corrosion