1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

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bmullins23

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I have a 1976 ford v8 merc in my boat and the water inlet tube were it goes into the thermostat housing rusted off anyone know where I can get a new housing thanks
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,....

I really doubt that New is an option,...

Used can be found at ebay, craigslist, wherever....

Where are ya,..??
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

That may be a hard part to find for an 888/233 engine. The thermostat upper housing had (I think) 2 inlets/2 outlets as there were a myriad of hoses running to the manifolds/risers. Just a question, what is the condition of the risers/manifolds currently on the boat? I'd be worried if they are original as the thermostat housing would have been in the same shape as the manifold passages . . .
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

Since the engine is 1976 and the only stern drive engine from Ford still offered by Merc then was the '888' (302 cu in), I have looked up the parts for that engine... The thermostat cover is part# -62898A1, the housing is part# -889333, both are still available new, but very expensive. :eek:

Chris.......
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

achris said:
Since the engine is 1976 and the only stern drive engine from Ford still offered by Merc then was the '888' (302 cu in), I have looked up the parts for that engine... The thermostat cover is part# -62898A1, the housing is part# -889333, both are still available new, but very expensive. :eek:

Chris.......
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Don't forget the 233! :) That being said, I'd replace the upper and lower thermostat housing even though he only specifically mentioned the raw water inlet (lower housing) having the issue. $170+shipping @ ebasicpower.com (which I've used and would recommend).
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

haulnazz15 said:
Don't forget the 233! :) .....
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DUH!!! Yep... missed that one.... :rolleyes:

Fortunately, the parts are the same (if it's a stern drive, not an inboard)... :D
 
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Re: 1976 ford v8 mercruiser thermostat housing

Thanks everyone it is the lower one In need but I dont think the boat is worth fixing up the upper bow of the boat is paper thin and dont have the money for the work to be done and I dont want to fall threw throwing the anchor out either. So ill prolly just gut the boat and scrap what I can and junk the rest . unless someone on here is in northern Va and needs parts
 
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