T-stats.

[bobecke]

My 1997 Johnson 225 Venom has not been run for about a year and a half (I just bought it). I'm told that I should replace the water pump, clean the carbs, put in new fuel (with a little oil in it as the engine still only has about 30 hrs. on a rebuild), and service/replace the t-stas. What are the t-stats?? Is there anything else I should do prior to use??<br /><br />Thanks<br />Bob

 

[AUGIDAWG]

Re: T-stats.

They are the thermostats.<br />Run the engine.<br />If it is running around 150 degrees, the thermostats are ok.

 

[Cricket Too]

Re: T-stats.

Augidawg.....Is that temp. the usual for most outboards?

 

[AUGIDAWG]

Re: T-stats.

My 95' 200 runs between 150-155.<br />Some models run at 165.<br /><br />When my thermostats went out, it ran below 120.<br /><br />I would say that if you are between 150 and 165, your thermostats are working.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: T-stats.

Hi Guys,<br /><br /> I'm new here and hope I'm not missing something.I've always considered 163 degrees to be the start of the deathzone.Have newer motors changed?<br /> DHP

 

[Solittle]

Re: T-stats.

You might also think about changing the gear oil.

 

[AUGIDAWG]

Re: T-stats.

I don't know about other places, but here in California, water doesn't boil until it gets to 212 degrees.<br /><br />My car runs at 190 degrees. My motorcycle runs at 185 degrees.<br /><br />If your motor runs too cold, it will carbon up, idle terribly, and your gas mileage will be poor.

 

[bobecke]

Re: T-stats.

I don't have a temperature gauge on my boat - only a water pressure gauge which I know must not go below 15 lbs. I didn't know it was common to have a temperature gauge on an outboard. Do you guys have them? If so, where would I get one?