Water Temp Gauge Spike
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Water Temp Gauge Spike
I have replace my 160 degree Thermostat with the same temp thermostat when I had cleaned my water inlet housing on my open cooling system and now my temp gauge spikes when I am running from 650 rpm - 4000 rpm the gauge moves from 140-185 constantly and I don't remember It doing this before. What can I do to solve this problem. ( HELP)
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Re: Water Temp Gauge Spike
Been there had that happen...Water temp gauge moves back and forth like windshield wippers...
Bad impeller with chunks of the old impeller blocking water flow. What you are seeing is steam pockets being created from lack of flow. fix ASAP before you warp your heads....
Bad impeller with chunks of the old impeller blocking water flow. What you are seeing is steam pockets being created from lack of flow. fix ASAP before you warp your heads....
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Re: Water Temp Gauge Spike
Originally Posted by Wally
you can drill two 1/8" holes in the thermostat to relieve the air pockets and even out the temp spikes
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Re: Water Temp Gauge Spike
Thanks guys took off the raw water pump and check the impeller it was ok, took off all the hose and check for blockage all cleared, replace thermostat and problem solved. After checking thermostat it was a after market brand not the Merc brand if that makes a difference. Once again thanks for all your help and
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