hi, ive been having a problem for a little while where the boat would run well all across rpms and then unexpectedly and very randomly the rev limiter and temp light would come on. I could then throttle down for a second or two and be on my way. The boat would run between 140-160f and then just above 160 before rev limiter and temp light came on.
i changed thero, water pump and temp senser to no avail.
However, i decided to change the t-stats again because i was uncomfortable with mechanic who initially changed it. I noticed that the 42c (101F-111F) thermostat that i oredered from browns marina was a tab bit smaller than the one that was put in.
ultimately, i took the boat out yesterday and actually thought my temp gauge was broken, the boat ran at approx 120f the entire day. the motor seemed to stay cooler than ever and the pee stream was strong and warm. My question is.....does 120 seem to be a normal operating temp and should the temp gauge fluctuate at all?? thanks so much
i changed thero, water pump and temp senser to no avail.
However, i decided to change the t-stats again because i was uncomfortable with mechanic who initially changed it. I noticed that the 42c (101F-111F) thermostat that i oredered from browns marina was a tab bit smaller than the one that was put in.
ultimately, i took the boat out yesterday and actually thought my temp gauge was broken, the boat ran at approx 120f the entire day. the motor seemed to stay cooler than ever and the pee stream was strong and warm. My question is.....does 120 seem to be a normal operating temp and should the temp gauge fluctuate at all?? thanks so much