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18Warrior

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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      I have re-assembled the housing now, so I can run the boat. The parts were ordered from my local marina here in Canada, they are genuine...
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      if I can ever find the right parts, I'll buy a 140* thermostat. With no stat in it, the motor barely gets to 120*.
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      that's where I did get the part numbers from, and the parts don't fit! And no, I cleaned out the housing with sandpaper, until it was...
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      I searched for a plate by the starter and on the bellhousing. I couldn't find one.
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      I've read on a few different sites that the 160* stat will bring the temp closer to what the engines run better at, and give slightly...
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      There is actually a serial number sticker on the port valve cover, but the number is gone. When I cool off a bit, I'll go have a look by...
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat parts.
      I don't have an engine serial number, all I have is the drive number. Which corresponds to the parts I looked up
      • CV 23 Drive unit Serial.jpeg
      • Screenshot 2026-06-27 3.19.33 PM.png
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      18Warrior posted the thread Thermostat parts in Mercruiser Sterndrive Forum.
      Hi. I have a 1988 5.7 Mercruiser, with an Alpha 1, Gen 1 outdrive. It has a standard cooling system, design 2. I went through the parts...
      • Screenshot 2026-06-26 10.36.03 PM.png
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat Gaskets.
      Of course not
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat Gaskets.
      Thanks guys!! And yes I have a sender in the housing!
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      18Warrior replied to the thread Thermostat Gaskets.
      Jack, do you have any idea what purpose the small round brass grommets on the bottom gasket serve? Are they supposed to act like drain...
      • Screenshot 2026-06-07 6.10.57 PM.png
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      18Warrior posted the thread Thermostat Gaskets in Mercruiser Sterndrive Forum.
      Hi. I'm installing a new thermostat onto my 1988 5.7. When I took it apart, there was no thermostat, and no gaskets, just RTV sealant...
      • thermostat 5.7.png
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      18Warrior replied to the thread What Generation Alpha.
      I did go through the host site, but I could not find a listing for the water pump kit. I did find a Sierra water pump kit on Amazon...
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      18Warrior replied to the thread What Generation Alpha.
      Thanks for the information. That means the water pump kit I ordered will fit this drive.
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      18Warrior replied to the thread What Generation Alpha.
      It's an 88 Carlson Glastron CV 23, with a 5.7 carbed motor
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