50 HP Force overheating

[Doug M]

Hi, I am new here but I have a problem, My 50 HP 1993 Force motor will overheat when going slow. At least I think it is overheating, the overheat buzer sounds and if you let it sit for 10 min or so it seems like it will cool off and it will run fine. It does not seem to do this when you are going fast only when going slow. I had a new Impaler put in two years ago because I was having this problem but it did not take care of the issue. Does anyone have any sugustions on what else could be causing this problem?

 

[slikciv99]

Re: 50 HP Force overheating

Could be a sticky thermostat and the increased pressure from the impeller at high rpms help them to open but at low rpms they stick.

 

[Doug M]

Re: 50 HP Force overheating

Thanks for the advice I will look into that and see if it helps