72 johston engine 65 hp runnig hot alarm comes on ever 10 mininutes

[great white whaler]

just had the leg repaired and now this,,,,and ideas thanks..........

 

[bill_w]

any water coming out of the exhaust ports on the back of the leg when its running? Have a look at the post on here "1972 50 evinrude no water" You can see my problems and suggested solutions
Bill

 

[great white whaler]

Doze my engine have a thermostat ?

 

[jim18611865]

Yes it does (382385), but if someone else worked on it, it is possible the water tube didn't get properly lined up.
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