Thermostat, do I really need it?

[vgiljebr]

My thermostat on my 9.9 merc is old and corroded. Although it works fine, I like to see the tattle tale at all times.

I know that my engine will take longer to warm up without it, and my question is are there any other disadvantages to removing it?

Thanks

Vidar

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

Yes, your engine can cold seize .... the thermostat regulates the cooling past the cylinders, if that area coolsdown too much and the piston runs at a different temperature the cylinder can crack and cause your motor to cold seize .... hope I have the story right there .... anyway ... replace the thermostat they aren't that expensive ... remember that it is there for a reason ....

 

[timmathis]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

Yes you need it. Like said above

 

[fishingdan]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

They are very inexpensive (relative to boat stuff) and easy to replace.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

From a self proclamed smartass that thought he didn't and had to learn the hard way.

YES YOU NEED IT.

HTH,

Mark

 

[vgiljebr]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

Thanks for your advice,
I replaced it today.

Vidar

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

If it didn't need it the manufacturer wouldn't have put it in.

 

[jaymasta]

Re: Thermostat, do I really need it?

If it didn't need it the manufacturer wouldn't have put it in.

LOL ya i could say something about that but i'll shudup