jim dozier
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On a previous post discussed an overheating 87 Suzuki 85hp. Had to remove the cylinder head<br />because of blockages in the coolant passages of the head. Installed with a new head gasket and <br />tested this weekend. Had recently (Sept) installed a new water pump impeller and a new<br />thermostat. Got good pee stream, but during testing today engine alarm went off repeated at WOT <br />attempts again. Since I had my tools with me and I knew the bolts weren't frozen I removed the <br />thermostat on the water. The problem disappeared. Now my question. Do I replace the<br />thermostat or just leave it out. I live in St. Petersburg, Florida current ambient water temp in<br />January 57 degrees, air temp 40-50 degrees. Water temp in boating season May to Oct is about<br />80-88 degrees and air is 85-95 degree. The motor ran great today (the coldest day of the year) <br />without the thermostat, but as a rule I know they put them in there for a reason. But this is not<br />Sweden or Michingan, do I need to keep it?