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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 08:09:59 PM

Title: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 08:09:59 PM: I know i know another :screwy: question, but do i use a thermostat or no in the bbc with logs? :banghead:
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 13, 2014, 08:42:46 PM: From what I have heard u want the motor to run around 150-160. But them again I'm no motor guru. Hahaha good luck brotha

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Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: GT Jets on June 13, 2014, 08:55:13 PM: To run a thermostat, you either need a spring check kit, like the one from CP or an inboard outboard type with a block mounted automotive style water pump.

You can not simply throw a stat in the housing...

What jet pump and motor we talkin' ?
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 08:56:30 PM: LOL, Yea, If the engine was going back in a truck its a no brainer but with the jet boat cooling system, im clueless.
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 08:57:39 PM: Panther 454 bbc
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 08:58:43 PM: I guess my question would be then, "do i really need one"?
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: GeneralLee on June 13, 2014, 08:59:49 PM: No.
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 13, 2014, 09:20:57 PM: Quote from: GeneralLee on June 13, 2014, 08:59:49 PM
No.
x2
You don't have to run one ... I have a marine power bbc and don't have one

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Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 13, 2014, 09:53:07 PM: Roger that...Thx
Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: rush1 on June 14, 2014, 04:11:29 PM: Where are you stationed?

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Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 14, 2014, 04:19:03 PM: Coast guard island , alameda ca

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Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: rush1 on June 15, 2014, 03:03:43 PM: Quote from: JOE COASTIE on June 14, 2014, 04:19:03 PM
Coast guard island , alameda ca

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ahh my son was at pactaclett and now he's msst San Diego Semper Paratus brother

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Title: Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
Post by: JOE COASTIE on June 15, 2014, 03:38:43 PM: Lol nice ..Oh dang im a plank owner of msst sd...i help put that msst together cool cool

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