thermostat question - this is strange!
On my 88 hp Johnson (1993) I decided to change the thermostats out . After taking the thermostat cover off I found NOTHING under it, no thermostats, springs, gaskets, etc. - just the valve body. Crazy thing is I've been running the boat for 1.5 years with no major problems . Is anyone aware if there is any reason a mechanic would remove all those parts? (it was a used motor when I got it). Also, on the installation of the new ones my exploded drawing wasn't that clear so I had another question . If you are facing the back of the motor , is the correct way to install the new thermos with the plunger portion (that opens) towards the cylinders - thats what it looked like - just wondering. Thanks for any help.
On my 88 hp Johnson (1993) I decided to change the thermostats out . After taking the thermostat cover off I found NOTHING under it, no thermostats, springs, gaskets, etc. - just the valve body. Crazy thing is I've been running the boat for 1.5 years with no major problems . Is anyone aware if there is any reason a mechanic would remove all those parts? (it was a used motor when I got it). Also, on the installation of the new ones my exploded drawing wasn't that clear so I had another question . If you are facing the back of the motor , is the correct way to install the new thermos with the plunger portion (that opens) towards the cylinders - thats what it looked like - just wondering. Thanks for any help.