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    thermostat valve body question

    I have a 1987 evinrude 88hp v4 crossflow. I ordered a new valve body for the thermostats. It has just 1 small bleed hole. I have seen some with 2 small bleed holes (one for each side). I would assume the 2 bleed hole design would be better? Anyone have any information on this. Which is older...
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    Parts ?

    Sorry racerone, my bad. I have a 1987 evinrude 88hp v4 crossflow. I noticed as time goes on the OMC parts are sometimes harder too find. I mainly need stuff like gaskets, T-stat kits, waterpump kits, fuel pump kits, ignition parts, mostly general maintenance items.. I guess my main question, is...
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    Parts ?

    Some OMC parts are getting a bit harder to find or very expensive. What maintenance parts absolutely require OEM parts and which can you use an aftermarket mainly Sierra? Thanks.
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    overheat ?

    Thanks Kevin, ordering a new waterpump kit.
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    overheat ?

    Do you guys replace just the impeller, or do you replace the whole waterpump kit? Thanks
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    overheat ?

    I think you may be 100% correct. I think it will be a winter project. Pulling that lower is a pain due to the shift linkage. Thanks for your help Kevin!
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    overheat ?

    I have a 1987 Evinrude v4 88hp engine. When I first start it at the lake, it overheats quickly at idle and the alarm goes on. After I let it cool, I start and run it fast and it works fine the rest of the day. I have already replaced the T-stats. That did not help. I had the heads off and...
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