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BOBM 
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 Topic: thermostatPosted: April-18-2007 at 7:18am |
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Hi,
Anybody out there know where I can get a thermostat for a 65 Chrysler 318 polysphere motor? I've looked for months, can't find one. Thanks, Bob |
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Posted: April-18-2007 at 10:04am |
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The Lake
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Posted: April-18-2007 at 11:16am |
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heath
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Posted: April-18-2007 at 1:40pm |
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Bob,
I am having the same problem you are. Marine parts.com say they don't make the screw in style anymore, that housing or the relief valve(allows passage of water to exhaust manifolds). So i purchased the newer style housing and thermostat. I did not like the way the thermostat went in and I dont think it is working correctly. If I find out anythi8ng else, I will let you know. Also I am having trouble with my water pump (dual pocket sherwood). Maybe we could exchange phone numbers and discuss our issues. I have been wanting to talk with someone who has the same engine I do. |
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Posted: April-18-2007 at 3:23pm |
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Does your t-stat look anything like this?:
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Barracuda
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Posted: April-18-2007 at 11:23pm |
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Bobm and Heath- Here's the closest replacement stat I could find. And it didn't solve the problem (overheating). It wasn't the dual impeller Sherwood pump either.
If you'd like to talk over the phone, email me your #s. -Brad 
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Rick
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Posted: April-19-2007 at 12:42am |
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Bob I had a 65 Barracuda and found the front bypass and manifolds from Blue Ridge Marine in Lynwood Washington. I can't remember the guys name but he had a bunch of parts and was very knowledgable. I ran mine without a thermostat and everywhere but Lake Tahoe it ran at 155. At Tahoe 6000' 60 degree water it ran at 145
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Thephantomkaw
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Posted: July-06-2007 at 12:10pm |
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You can run them without a thermostat?
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~Michael~
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87BFN owner
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Posted: July-07-2007 at 4:41am |
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Not a good idea to run with out one as the motor will never warm up to operating temp. Which will cause the boat to run rich.
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79nautique
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Posted: July-07-2007 at 1:05pm |
or remove moister from the block and cause a lot of problem down the road, it's all right to do if it sticks close and you need to get back in but don't run it without one. |
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