No thermostat Evinrude 70 1983

[Stevet1984]

i have had to rebuild my head due to a head gasket that had gone and while doing this i noticed that the thermostat was not present From the built up muck and salt it lokslike it hasnt been there for a while.

How will this affect my engine and would it be a god idea to put one back in?

Thanks

 

[rolmops]

Re: No thermostat Evinrude 70 1983

Running without will not decrease performance, although specially in cold water your engine will not warm up properly, it will make you use more fuel .
Replacing or in your case placing the thermostat is a good idea.

 

[jtexas]

Re: No thermostat Evinrude 70 1983

not "mission critical" -- but the guy who left it out, probably had a problem with the motor overheating and that was his solution...meaning, he never really diagnosed the problem. Related to your head gasket? maybe, maybe not...do you believe in "coincidence"?

 

[Stevet1984]

Re: No thermostat Evinrude 70 1983

Ok cool thanks i will see if i can get one for it. Cheers