jim dozier
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This is from the end of a previous post on Suzuki thermostats. I thought I would post it under a new topic because it may be relevant to a lot of parts problems besides this particular Suzuki. I believe there are a number of different brand outboards of different hp with<br />the same block that may have parts that fit but are not the right one for the motor as below.<br /><br />Just a quick note on my thermostat problems. After contacting Brownspoint.com to order a new thermostat I find that there are 3 listed. 42deg C (108deg F) for the 85hp (mine); 50deg C (122deg F) for the 75hp; and an optional 62deg C (144deg F). I bought a cooking<br />thermometer and measured the opening temp on the one I removed. It was the 62 degree optional one for what I presume is an Artic climate. Then I tested the one I had replaced in September. It was the 50 degree one for the 75hp model which has the same engine <br />block as the 85hp. So my engine has had the wrong thermostat for 2 owners for some time now. Also interesting is that the correct one for my engine has an opening temperature only 20 degrees F above the average summer water temperature here in St. Petersburg.<br /><br />Never hurts to double check the parts you buy does it?
