1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

[Swampy]

I have a 1996 15hp Force...Every now and then I have a little thermostat trouble...In that it stays shut and doesn't allow the engine to "****"...If I pull off the cover and pull the thermostat out a re-insert it it starts to work(don't know why)Its not clogged....Anyway when i tried looking up on-line for a new thermostat it seems they don't have one for the 15HP???? Like I said I've pulled it out put the housing back on with out the thermostat and my engine has run fine...Can you run a small OB engine with out a Thermostat??? As I'm sure you can tell I'm a novice at this OB stuff Go easy on me!

Thanks in advance fellas

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

run it.
It will probably do fine unless you boat in very cold water.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

I wouldn't, had a 30hp cold seize from running it without ... i'm sure you can get a similar thermostat somewhere ......

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

Are you sure it is a 1996?

 

[Swampy]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

I will be running it in cold water..I duck hunt a ton

I'm not exactly sure its a 96..I'm pretty sure its between 94-96...Does anyone know what Thermostat I should use??

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

Does this look like your thermostat set up?

It is from an earlier model, 1992B thru ? ?
You can get the thermostat from any Mercury dealer.
Part number 819550 THERMOSTAT (105 DEGREES)

Don't lose part number 7, as it is no longer available.
Gasket #1 is a make it yourself item.

 

[Swampy]

Re: 1996 15 HP Force Tthermostat ???

That's pretty much it! Thanks Buddy!