Thermostat Housing Needed
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Topic: Thermostat Housing Needed
Posted By: Big Fish
Subject: Thermostat Housing Needed
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 11:04am
| I know that PCM is no longer making the thermostat housings for 351W. I've searched extensively but cannot locate one. Is there any anyone that has a housing that they are willing to sell? I only need the upper housing but will buy upper and lower if you just want to sell them together. Thanks |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 12:40pm
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James, If you don't have any luck finding the housing, have you considered a repair? Brazing, welding and even epoxy (NOT JB WELD!!!) are options. What's wrong with yours? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 2:25pm
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Consider updating your location in your profile. Have you tried Lewis Marine in Ft Lauterdale? Have you called Pleasurecraft? Jody at Florida Inboards? How about a marine engine rebuilder like Rapido? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Big Fish
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 3:29pm
| Actually the one that is on the boat was fabricated and does not fit well. It leaks water and doesn't accommodate the thermostat. It actually looks like the original from the exterior but the whoever made it couldn't replicate inside dimensions. Pleasurecraft said they don't have any and don't have any plans of making new ones. I've heard the mold was lost or broken at the factory. Seems unusual that the factory or an aftermarket distributor could not manufacture one. I will give Lewis Marine a call. I haven't heard of Rapido. Who are they? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 3:32pm
Engine rebuilder. Google would be a great option. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Big Fish wrote:Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 3:59pm
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I was thinking Rapido might have a used one,Lewis is just a guess they used to have that stuff or might know know of someone. Check http://www.classicshamrock.net/" rel="nofollow - here too. Jerry might have something used also. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Big Fish
Date Posted: March-28-2015 at 6:25pm
| Thanks for the info. I will these groups a try. I think my only luck is finding a used one or someone that just happens to have one tucked away on a parts shelf. |
Posted By: a0128
Date Posted: March-29-2015 at 3:49pm
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Check the following: http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/pcm.html" rel="nofollow - Marine Parts Express Use part number RA025001. It would appear they have one in stock. Call to confirm. 
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Posted By: Big Fish
Date Posted: March-29-2015 at 5:54pm
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Unfortunately, I have tried marine parts express and many other parts stores. These places think they can still get the part from their distributors but none of the distributors have the part. I need to find one that is "in-stock" in the local shop inventory or find an used one of an old engine. I think my best hope is finding a used one. I'm hoping someone has an old engine lying around that they can pull one off. |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: March-29-2015 at 6:47pm
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I will look tomorrow. But I am sure I have one. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-29-2015 at 7:03pm
 oops twice now I forgot about Jody at Florida Inboards,I'll have to move him up in the old grey matter------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |