Engine Over Heating

Engines, Shafts, Steering, Struts, Rudders, etc.
barkleydave
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Re: Engine Over Heating

Post by barkleydave »

NO! Like 26 bucks at Hurrikain Marine: http://www.hurrikain.com/Chrysler-Thermostats.htm

You can also take yours to a NAPA and they can match it up for probably less than $26


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meltonhill
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Re: Engine Over Heating

Post by meltonhill »

Dave, the old boats did use the $100 thermostats. They are in the 4th column.
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Re: Engine Over Heating

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You can also make a FJ CHeapo t-stat from a standard, low cost, smaller diameter t-stat.

Here's what it looks like. Use a stainless plate.

Jeff

PS: This design also compensates for rotted out intake manifolds that let water slip by, extending the warm up period.
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Re: Engine Over Heating

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That's what I'm talking about. Thanks this is an easy cheaper solution.
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Re: Engine Over Heating

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That's me: a legendary cheapskate!

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