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Thermostat Installation
In the thermostat cover there is a recessed portion around the center in which the flange on the thermostat sits. I can't keep the thermostat in that spot when I try to put the cover on. It's difficult to tell if it's sitting in the right place or not, but I assume it isn't because it doesn't look like the cover is really pressed against the gasket.
I hope that makes sense. Has anyone else had the problem? Any solution other than keep trying until it randomly ends up where it's supposed to be? After I left the boatyard I thought I could maneuver it around with a feeler gauge. Thanks in advance, Clifton Long |
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IP: 24.152.132.140
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Yep, I had a similar experience. I was able to get it right after a few tries by feel - - delicately because there is not much to feel. Disconnecting the hoses before seating the thermostat housing made all the difference.
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Yes, it's a common issue. I had replaced my thermostat and was dismayed when I found water coming out of the top of the housing after starting the engine. I just played and played and played around with it until it finally fell snugly into place.
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Thanks!
Both of the answers seem consistent with what I thought would be the method. I am using the check valve/ball valve kit and don't have the spacer (meaning that the two barbed fitting don't line up so well) so I was a little afraid of trying to connect the lower hose after the fact. I'll be back there this weekend to give it a try.
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I have the same valve. You can see the lower hose in one of my pictures with a tapered plug stuffed in it.
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I just had this issue as well....water spraying everywhere when I launched my boat after installing a new thermostat.
Two things that can help: 1) Take a flathead screwdriver and clean all the crud out of the flange on the thermostat housing. This will give you a much better chance of having it seat properly. 2) Don't forget to put some sealant on the between the gasket and the cylinder head. I used Permatex Black RTV but others may work. While this won't help if the T-stat isn't seated, it does seem to be necessary with the paper gasket. |
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