"I last replaced thermostat ab
"I last replaced thermostat about 8 or so years back. As I wind up current sterndrive bellows replacement job, I decided to replace thermostat also while boat is in drive. I've worked on a lot of engines since then and do not remember the details, but I do not remember this much aggrevation. Please return me to Mechanic 101 for a refresher...
Pulled the thermostat housing, and thermostat does not want to come out easy. What I see--- the thermostat is deep recessed in the housing, and it appears a brass sleeve (liner) rests on top of the thermostat flange holding it securely in place. If this is true, then the sleeve must come out first, or both get pressed out together. Am I correct? ..cause I do not remember this action or spending much time on this task, but I do know I replaced the thermostat and making 5 trips to dealers to find someone who had one in stock.
Appreciate any refresher tips on this procedure, or a link to a writeup. I hesitate to use bigger hammer unless that is the proper procedure. Housing now sprayed with penetrating oil for the night."
"I last replaced thermostat about 8 or so years back. As I wind up current sterndrive bellows replacement job, I decided to replace thermostat also while boat is in drive. I've worked on a lot of engines since then and do not remember the details, but I do not remember this much aggrevation. Please return me to Mechanic 101 for a refresher...
Pulled the thermostat housing, and thermostat does not want to come out easy. What I see--- the thermostat is deep recessed in the housing, and it appears a brass sleeve (liner) rests on top of the thermostat flange holding it securely in place. If this is true, then the sleeve must come out first, or both get pressed out together. Am I correct? ..cause I do not remember this action or spending much time on this task, but I do know I replaced the thermostat and making 5 trips to dealers to find someone who had one in stock.
Appreciate any refresher tips on this procedure, or a link to a writeup. I hesitate to use bigger hammer unless that is the proper procedure. Housing now sprayed with penetrating oil for the night."