Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

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lobsterboy

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Need some help! My 1992 Evinrude 88 SPL is over temping on 2 cylinders. I still have good water flow out of the pee hole. Noticed alot of corrosion around the head gasket on the hot side. The manual I have does not show the cooling water flow paths. This over temp happened while I was running it at idle in the driveway. Is it possible to have one head path clogged and still have a visible flow? I have about 50 hours on the water pump. Are there any manuals that show the cooling water flow path?
 
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Re: Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

Lobsterboy,<br /><br />Yout V-4 has two thermostats. They are located at the back of the engine right below the exhaust cover. The exhaust cover is the flat plate between the two banks of cylinders.<br /><br />The two large hoses you see back there go to the thermostat housing.<br /><br />Your head gasket is probably cooked. Best to replace it.<br /><br />Make sure you torque to spec. and retorque after about ten hours.
 
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Re: Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

When you replace the head gasket, dont forget to check the water deflectors in the block.
 
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Re: Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

Hello, Just thought I would add my 2 cents- I had a 98-88spl, the first time I took it out the Thermo stuck. When I brought it back to dealer the Mech said it was a problem the 88spl had. he replaced the Thermo, but when I took it out again after a week of idle the Thermo stuck again? It was a problem I had until I sold the boat! :rolleyes:
 
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Re: Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

Where do you want the water flow chart E-mailed to?
 
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lobsterboy

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Re: Evinrude 88 SPL overheats

Question for Jarhead. Did you still have water flow out of the peehole when one of your thermostats stuck closed?
 
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