what is the temp of a mercruiser

kbrownbill

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what should the temp be when running the boat at idel and then what shouuld it be when running it at high rpms any help would be nice frist time boat owners we just repaired the lower end water pump
 

jimLINY

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Re: what is the temp of a mercruiser

Ihavea 3.0ltr mercruiser and normaly runs at 175
 

Bondo

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Re: what is the temp of a mercruiser

Without knowing more about your driveline,<br />Somewhere between 140*,+ 180*..............
 

kbrownbill

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Re: what is the temp of a mercruiser

it's a 3.1 liter 165 horse power motor also what trype of lower end grease should we be using and what typr of oil
 

RatFish

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Re: what is the temp of a mercruiser

2004 5.0L(Carb) 220HP, Alpha 1, open cooling system. Runs about 175.
 
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