Thermost question (pics) anyone have an exploded view?

[alwhite00]

At the end of the season I was not heating up - Getting to about 135 deg or so, Figured the t-stat had some debris in it. Here is what I found while doing my winterizing- Looks like the cork gasket was missing a piece and distorted, Would this cause the issue? There was a few grains of sand in the t-stat but even after cleaning it out it is not "sealed" completely, I can still see light through it.

Also, I am going to replace it but there was a 160 t-stat in there, Seems a little cold but maybe not - What is stock on a 97 5.7 EFI?

Anyone have an exploded view of all of this stuff? I had one for my 86 5.7 but it was completely different.

LK

 

[srdancer90]

There is a cite called "Bam Marine" in Florida that has all the engines parts break down. Here is one for what I think your engine is.http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...r=2704&bnbr=130&bdesc=STANDARD+COOLING+SYSTEM
However your engine calls for a 160 degree t stat.

 

[jason78]

You can also go to http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com Enter your engine serial number and you can see parts diagrams for your engine.

 

[alwhite00]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

LK