1987 175hp temp@wot

Boston Habba

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Good pee stream and runs at about 150-160 degrees (temp gauge reading the metal of head). At WOT (5000 -5500 rpm) temp rises to 180 - 190. Is this OK?
 

dingbat

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Re: 1987 175hp temp@wot

Ther thermostats are not amde to open until 142 degress so your head temps look about right.
 
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