How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

[Shawnt77]

Ok, I have an 89 Johnson 90hp. I'm replacing both t-stats with new cork grommets and new gaskets. Is it possible to put the t-stats in the wrong way (wrong orientation). Should the spring end point in towards the motor or away from it. I can't remember how they were when I took it apart. Please help. Thanks.

 

[Terry H]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

They'll go away from the motor...I don't think they will fit the wrong way...just a Thought

 

[Shawnt77]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

Just to clarify, the tstat openings will face in towards the motor correct?? Thanks

 

[OBJ]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

Shawn, easy way to remember....spring into the motor. Meaning that the section of the t-stat with the spring goes into the motor. The roundy top faces out.

 

[Shawnt77]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

Bumping this to found out who is actually right. Thought says the spring part faces away from the motor and Jim says they go into the motor.<br /><br />I'm looking for best 2 out of 3. <br /><br />PS- I know... Get the manual... Trust me, it's on the way, but I want to fish this weekend.<br /><br />Thanks for the helps guys!<br /><br />-Shawn

 

[clanton]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

The thermostats fit into the plastic valve body the spring away from the block, on V4 cross flow.

 

[Shawnt77]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

Thanks Clanton... You're right! I just got back from my local dealer where I bought the parts. The service manager showed me the expanded view via the parts manual, and the spring DOES face away from the block. <br /><br />This is a great forum with lots of knowledge. I'm just glad I don't have to take everthing apart. Those 2 bolts on the sides were a pain in the a**. <br /><br />Thanks again guys!

 

[clanton]

Re: How Should Thermostats be Oriented???

I would put lots of sealer or grease on the bolts that hold the thermostat housing to the block.