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JOE COASTIE

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Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« 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:
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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #1 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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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #2 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' ?
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If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
Ray

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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2014, 08:57:39 PM »
Panther 454 bbc
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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 08:58:43 PM »
I guess my question would be then, "do i really need one"?
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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2014, 08:59:49 PM »
No.



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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2014, 09:20:57 PM »

No.
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You don't have to run one ... I have a marine power bbc and don't have one


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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2014, 09:53:07 PM »
Roger that...Thx
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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2014, 04:11:29 PM »
Where are you stationed?

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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2014, 04:19:03 PM »
Coast guard island , alameda ca

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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2014, 03:03:43 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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Re: Thermostat in its norm spot or no?
« Reply #12 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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