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1989 200 xp coolant ?
Hello,
I'm new to the forum, and Evinrude outboards. I have always ran Mercury. But, I accuired a 1989 Evinrude 200 XP. After a new power pack it runs really good, with a few minor problems. As I installed this motor on my boat, I did change the Lower unit lube, new water pump, new trim motor / fluid. I think it's good to go. I have noticed that I don't get very much water up to the heads. so I removed the poppet valves and plugged the water hose on the starboard side. the one that comes off the bottom of the block to the flow control on the throttle arm. Still not much water.
MY QUESTION IS???
Can I run this motor with the thermostats removed, and jump out the quickstart feature for more efficiant cooling. Pro's and cons. I would much rather have this engine running too cool other than too hot.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to the forum, and Evinrude outboards. I have always ran Mercury. But, I accuired a 1989 Evinrude 200 XP. After a new power pack it runs really good, with a few minor problems. As I installed this motor on my boat, I did change the Lower unit lube, new water pump, new trim motor / fluid. I think it's good to go. I have noticed that I don't get very much water up to the heads. so I removed the poppet valves and plugged the water hose on the starboard side. the one that comes off the bottom of the block to the flow control on the throttle arm. Still not much water.
MY QUESTION IS???
Can I run this motor with the thermostats removed, and jump out the quickstart feature for more efficiant cooling. Pro's and cons. I would much rather have this engine running too cool other than too hot.
any help would be greatly appreciated.