I had my "new to me" boat out for the first time after some repairs this weekend. It ran great but I am curious as to the tempeture. 1990 merc 5.0 lx
I put a new thermostat a few weeks ago. I don't have much to compare to as the boat is new to me but the tempeture gauge read about 120 the entire time I was out (about 1.5 hours). I have a 140 degree stat in.
Does this seem normal? Seem ok? Like I said i really don't know what to compare it to. I felt the manifolds and they were warm/hot the risers felt warm/cool. I would guess the water tempeture to be at 55-60 degrees, I don't know if that played a role or not.
Any advice is appreciated!
I put a new thermostat a few weeks ago. I don't have much to compare to as the boat is new to me but the tempeture gauge read about 120 the entire time I was out (about 1.5 hours). I have a 140 degree stat in.
Does this seem normal? Seem ok? Like I said i really don't know what to compare it to. I felt the manifolds and they were warm/hot the risers felt warm/cool. I would guess the water tempeture to be at 55-60 degrees, I don't know if that played a role or not.
Any advice is appreciated!