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    1989 70HP johnson vro overheating

    According to the manual, the heat check is performed on top of the thermostat housing. 163F (73C) is considered overheating. I think the numbers measured on top of the thermostat housing are below that, even though I seem to have a hot spot near that upper limit. My temp gauge was showing 176F...
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    1989 70HP johnson vro overheating

    It's definetely going in the right direction :) I test ran the engine again. Discovered a leaking head gasket (lowest part). I did resurface the head by myself, but not well enough, will leave the head (next week) for resurfacing in a local marine shop. You can tell by the picture cylinder...
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    1989 70HP johnson vro overheating

    I relocated the telltale to top of the block according to the service bulletin. Recently installed a new water pump, new thermostat. Ran the engine on muffs, after 2 min my temp sender shows 190F so I turn the engine off. I don't have a temp gun but the block really felt hot to the touch, a...
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