1998 115hp evinrude

[tygerfish]

I have tried to put a new set of thermostats in my engine. I got the old ones out but cannot seem to put the new ones in. My exhaust cover is the bubble type so that leaves little room for work.
Do I have to remove the exhaust cover to beable to put the thermostat units back in? Is there an easier way to put the thermostat unit back in?
If I have to remove the exhaust cover, I know that I have two frozen bolts at the bottom of the cover. How do I get them out?
Any ideas!

[Elton Smith]

If the old ones came out the new ones will go in.Just do that mechenic thang.

[tygerfish]

reply to above

that was a dumb comment to make. I ask for help, not sarcasm from the peanut gallery.

[Elton Smith]

Not sarcasm, fact unless you used a ball peen hammer and a chisle to get the old ones out.How do I know?