danbouck Posted September 1, 2007 Report Posted September 1, 2007 I need to replace the thermostat on my outboard. Can I run without one for a short period of time? Is it going to damage anything?
didoban Posted September 1, 2007 Report Posted September 1, 2007 better to install a replacement when you remove it. but it can run without it but u will not get temp/optimum performance ur motor is designed to run...
danbouck Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Posted September 1, 2007 It's just that it's an old Chrysler and the parts are impossible to find and I'm going to Temagami next week for a couple weeks so I don't want to cancel it because of this problem.
banger Posted September 1, 2007 Report Posted September 1, 2007 IMO It can be run.But it won't run great.It will never get to the operating temp, needed to run smoothly.ANd it will be hard on gas. Was the old one totally screwed. You could test it, in a pot of boiling water.Just watch it untill the spring opens.If it does'nt open, then she's toast!. I would try hard to find one, but I would'nt cancel my trip. Maybe bring it into CT or Nappa, and try to match it up.You might get lucky, you never know. Good luck. Shawn.
pikehunter Posted September 1, 2007 Report Posted September 1, 2007 I believe Nichol's Marine in Ft. Erie has or can get Chrysler parts. They have a website too. Try a Google search, I'm not sure if Nichol is with one or 2 "L's"
danbouck Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Posted September 1, 2007 Thanks Guys, I will give Nichol's Marine a call. Yes the old one was completely screwed when I did the boiling water test.
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