Erratic temperature

Sla123

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2000 met cruiser 5.7 I/O 250hp erratic temperature. Hot, cold, hot, cold. Why?
 

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Thermostat
 

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Welcome to the forum.
This can also be caused by a failed engine circulation pump. But if that’s the case you usually will also have overheating at high speeds.
MerCruiser Service Bulletin 2013-05R1
 

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2000 met cruiser 5.7 I/O 250hp erratic temperature. Hot, cold, hot, cold. Why?

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... Change the Impeller,... That's always the 1st thing to do in Any overheat situation,...
 

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Re: Erratic temperature

If it is the temperature gauge (rather than engine symptoms) giving you the hot & cold, you could also check the connections at the gauge and sender.

i just replaced a flaky temp gauge on my boat . . .
 
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