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I have an outboard 40 hp mariner serial # 40 el 6e9 l 418332. I think the thermostat is stuck open because it doesn't get hot on the housing.
Is this okay to leave? or should I replace it and why?
Thanks for your help,
Jake
I had an overheat that melted wires that were against block. No peeled paint on block. Small power wire grounded out is what tripped circuit breaker kicking off motor. I black taped over melted spots on wire for short term just to try and perform a compression check.
Every time I crank it...
Engine started fine, ran it for about a mile upstream 1/4 throttle and engine shut off and it was steaming. Thought it was going to catch fire! It was very hot. I noticed the circuit breaker was tripped. I reset it. Engine would not start...sounded very weird on crank. Brand new to boats and...
