Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

[luckyinkentucky]

A buddy of mine works at the local Oreilly Auto Parts. He said that I can find out the number on my thermostats, and I can cross reference them to an auto thermostat. Is this advisable? If so, I can get my t-stats for $10 cheaper.

 

[Molaker]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

O'Reilly might carry a line of outboard thermostats, but I'm pretty sure you won't cross one to an automotive thermostat.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

I doubt any automotive thermostat will cross to that of an outboard. Automotive thermostats typcially are 195 degrees. They run an antifreeze mix in a 12 lb. pressure closed-cooling system. They burn cleaner and get best performance at that high temp. Thermostats in many outboards are around 140-145. A very few run slightly higher. They run much cooler temps. Outboards sound the overheat alarm just a few degrees above 195. You'll cook an outboard at consistent 195.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

Theyr're also generally smaller than anything I've seen in a car.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

Theyr're also generally smaller than anything I've seen in a car.

Yep, I doubt you would get one to fit.

 

[luckyinkentucky]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

Actually, I did find one, but I will have to see the specs tomorrow to determine the heat range. It fits in a John Deere of some year and model.

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

O'reilly does carry some marine parts, but be careful. I went there the other day to get a new canister for my fuel/water separator. the one they handed me was the wrong one even though they assured me it was. didn't even take it with me. Went to Wally world and got one.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Auto Thermostats for Outboards.

i would not trust one in my motors.