Hello all,<br /><br />I just purchased a Grady White with 81 Evinrude 140 OB on her, and she is overheating. The thermostat was replaced, and now the port side runs cool, but starboard is overheating. Mechanic that did the work claims "I can take the thermostat out, and it will run fine without it, as it is an older motor - you can't get away with that on a newer model"<br /><br />Is this accurate, or am I getting fed a line...I am new to boating, but sounds to me that they put the thermostat there for a reason!<br /><br />Will I damage the motor if I run it without the thermostat even if it runs cool?
