Commander Over heating

[Cgoshia]

So I replaced my impeller for my water pump the other day and figured while I had everything pulled apart I'd dig even deeper and replace more things that could use replacing. I decided to order a new Thermostat housing and replace that, when I pulled of the hosing I got a lot of rust particles out of the hoses. Is this a sign of a bigger problem or am I doing the right thing be replacing what I have. The engine is a commander engine but it's most similiar to the Mercruiser, so I plan on using this section of the forum for advice. It's my first boat so I'm trying to learn.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Commander Over heating

So I replaced my impeller for my water pump the other day and figured while I had everything pulled apart I'd dig even deeper and replace more things that could use replacing. I decided to order a new Thermostat housing and replace that, when I pulled of the hosing I got a lot of rust particles out of the hoses. Is this a sign of a bigger problem or am I doing the right thing be replacing what I have. The engine is a commander engine but it's most similiar to the Mercruiser, so I plan on using this section of the forum for advice. It's my first boat so I'm trying to learn.

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... How many sparkplugs in this motor,..?? it's heritage,..??

 

[Cgoshia]

Re: Commander Over heating

There are 8 spark plugs its an 8 cyl 5.0. What do you mean by heritage?

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Commander Over heating

Yo Bondo. I guess If an engine builder wants to fail, then make me a dealer. I was a Commander dealer when they folded up in the late 80's. Just a ford engine with the later models having fancy stainless steel manifolds that leaked at the welds after a few years.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Commander Over heating

Yo Bondo. I guess If an engine builder wants to fail, then make me a dealer. I was a Commander dealer when they folded up in the late 80's. Just a ford engine with the later models having fancy stainless steel manifolds that leaked at the welds after a few years.

Hi Ken,... Ya, I wasn't aware they're Ford based motors,... To bad....

Cgoshia,... Clean it out the best ya can, 'n hope for the best,...

Fords are a dyin' breed in the Marine industry...

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Commander Over heating

Was based out of Miami. Used the 302, 351 and 460. Developed a stern drive that could turn 180 degrees. Got to drive a test boat with one in 88 and you could spin it in its on length. It was butt ugly and they folded before they could go into production.

 

[Maclin]

Re: Commander Over heating

"I guess If an engine builder wants to fail, then make me a dealer."



Be careful what you wish for is all I can say!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Commander Over heating

Was based out of Miami. Used the 302, 351 and 460. Developed a stern drive that could turn 180 degrees. Got to drive a test boat with one in 88 and you could spin it in its on length. It was butt ugly and they folded before they could go into production.

Ayuh,.... Sounds like an OMC, Stringer....