OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

[[OBC]Patch]

88 bayliner capri, 5.7, cobra. The engine thermostat is deep inside the thermostat housing, and it appears inaccesible. How do I replace it?

thanks.
Patch

 

[Lou C]

Re: OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

dig out the rust and you will find a rubber ring holding the thermo in place...it fits into a groove in the thermo housing, pry it out with a small screwdriver....spray that mess with PB Blaster or Kroil and let it sit for a while first.....salt water eh?

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

Throw that housing in the trash !!. and get a new one.

 

[[OBC]Patch]

Re: OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

ok, I'll dig for the O ring like I know what I'm doing.. Then I'll dip it in acid, repaint it and spend the $100 on gas!
Thanks!

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

spend the $100 on gas!

That's what I would do..

 

[mkast]

Re: OMC Thermostat housing/thermostat replacement

I'll dip it in acid,

Media blast.