Crossover vs stock circulating pump
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Crossover vs stock circulating pump
I have a Mercury HP 500 carb engine, all new set up back to factory specs with the exception of a better spring set. I installed a new crossover and thermostat housing in place of my original Mercury circulating pump with a 160 degrees thermostat, I am noticing hotter temps ranging from 200 to 225 even at almost any speed and steamy exhaust. I live in Gulf Shores Alabama and our water temps haven't gotten really cold yet, should I re-install the circulating pump rather than use the crossover on this engine?
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Did you drill holes in the thermostat? I have been using one for several years and has worked well, I have also found that the high flow thermostats work a better.
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Yes I drilling 4 small holes around the outer perimeter of the thermostat itself, then re-installed it. Engine heated up fairly quickly to 200 degrees again. Not much water flowing through exhaust tubes either. I had hoped this set up would work fine, I like it so much better than having to have that circulation pump installed, but at the same time want the engine to run cooler.
I am wondering if I should try it without any thermostat before taking everything back off?
Also, does anyone happen to know the exact timing setting on the Merc 500 carb engine? I have been told it was 8 degrees but want to be sure. Thanks to all whom respond.
I am wondering if I should try it without any thermostat before taking everything back off?
Also, does anyone happen to know the exact timing setting on the Merc 500 carb engine? I have been told it was 8 degrees but want to be sure. Thanks to all whom respond.
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Yes I drilling 4 small holes around the outer perimeter of the thermostat itself, then re-installed it. Engine heated up fairly quickly to 200 degrees again. Not much water flowing through exhaust tubes either. I had hoped this set up would work fine, I like it so much better than having to have that circulation pump installed, but at the same time want the engine to run cooler.
I am wondering if I should try it without any thermostat before taking everything back off?
I am wondering if I should try it without any thermostat before taking everything back off?
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Thanks, I plan to keep the set up if I can, no reason for it not to work. I plan to check for some restrictions at the transom and check the impeller, which was good before. One way or the other, I am going to cover this issue! My wife used to have a 89 Cafe Racer! Nice boats.
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Do you have a by-pass so exhaust gets water when the thermostat is closed? If you don't you can't use a stat. They also make restrictor plates that help slow down water flow and build a little heat. Also your oil doesn't have to get over 212 degrees. 190-200 is fine.
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I would check your water pressure. With a good high flow stat you shouldn't be that hot. If you don't have a bypass, get one. I run in colder water, but even with a 650hp 524, I barely hit 150 with a 160 thermostat. My biggest problem with my system is the right side runs 15 degrees cooler than the left.