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The photo is of a 90’s Mariner 175 Magnum.And most here have no idea what motor you have.
Thank you so much, I will try to locate the thermal valve now. I had no idea at first what the fitting was for.Yes it should have a tube that goes back to starboard head and attaches to the thermal valve