temperture ratings

Michael Lang

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Force 70 HP (1991)
Is it acceptable to use a lower temperature rating thermostat? I was given a new 110 that fits but my old thermostat is 130.
 

pnwboat

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You can but it will reduce the efficiency of the motor. The motor was designed to run at a certain temperature for best performance.
 

gm280

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Is there an issue with your 130 thermostat? If not why do you want to change it?
 
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