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Originally Posted by BBCLiberator
(Post 3829827)
And anyone who knows anything about engines installed one, right?
I'll be for real, you are "eleventy" levels above what most guys see for power, but that temp is important, where it's measured even more important. You don't need a bazillion dollar motor to know that. I'm sure a Builder like Bob Teague, must have a reasoning behind running the oil cold. I personally would rather have oil on the cold side, rather than the hot side, but ultimately, have it at a temperature it was designed to run at. But then again, I'm not Bob Teague, and if I had his engines in my boat, I'd leave the setup up to him. |
Originally Posted by Enough 4 Play
(Post 3829643)
Mike,
I have had 2 sets of Teagues motors. The 1st set and the current set use both coolers on the bell housing with no thermostat. Never any issues with condensation and the motors show virtually no temp on the gauges. Bob does not use thermostats with his motors. I run the cold waters of Lake Michigan. |
Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
(Post 3829840)
Hey Gary, shoot me a PM with your email. I think I have a short video of you passing by Michigan City I took this late September... I can email it to you if you like.
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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
(Post 3829840)
Hey Gary, shoot me a PM with your email. I think I have a short video of you passing by Michigan City I took this late September... I can email it to you if you like.
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
(Post 3829866)
send it my way to joe,i havent seen the boat but i hear its sharp
He was just cruising on by, wish I had more time to zoom in. You have to see it in person, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised. |
Originally Posted by Enough 4 Play
(Post 3829643)
Mike,
I have had 2 sets of Teagues motors. The 1st set and the current set use both coolers on the bell housing with no thermostat. Never any issues with condensation and the motors show virtually no temp on the gauges. Bob does not use thermostats with his motors. I run the cold waters of Lake Michigan. |
I put a Canton oil stat on one motor and it raised the temp from 140`ish to maybe 165*ish and the oil was bypassing the oil cooler.. never saw any differences between the motors, no condensation anywhere
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Proper Oil Temp
Oil is tested for rating at 212F. In other words single weight 30 is 30 weight at 212F and multiweight 10w30 is 30 weight at 212F. Proper operating oil temperature is about 200F to 210F. Too cool oil will cause extra wear & tear on your engine.:cartman:
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Has anyone heard from Teague on the reasons or theory for not running a stat? I would think there is a method to his madness. Or is his cooling system that perfect where it self regulates? I believe it to be highly unlikely but thought I would put it out there.
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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER
(Post 3829814)
FYI, Mercury uses a oil thermostat, on the 600, 800, 900, 1075, 1200, and new 1350.
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