Correct thermostat temp

dwna1a

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James River
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88 Weekender 300 "Seahorse"
Engines
Twins 350
I’m replacing both thermostats and their housings. What is the correct temperature for the thermostat. FWC Merc 350’s
 
raw water cooled is usually 145 and antifreeze is 160 degrees.
 
I run 160 in mine - raw water cooled, fresh water lake. If you are raw water cooled in salt water - then you need the lower 140 - as you dont want the salt precipitating out at the higher 160 temp.
 

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