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    Sticky: Please open a separate thread for your...

    Please open a separate thread for your engine/question. Thanks!
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    Sticky: Side intakes are very different from LOW WATER...

    Side intakes are very different from LOW WATER INTAKES.

    Installing a screen in this type of application would result in blockage plugging of the water INLET (which in turn would cause overheating,...
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    Sticky: Difficult to answer accurately, as it will depend...

    Difficult to answer accurately, as it will depend on YOUR thermostats, their condition, whether they have debris in them, and the water temps.

    In a perfect world, at your water temps,...
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    Sticky: Good topic for a SEPARATE thread (including your...

    Good topic for a SEPARATE thread (including your engine information/serial number).

    Also, be sure to provide the water pressure (in separate thread) for:

    -IDLE SPEED (when engine was at 136...
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    Sticky: That is not a Smartcraft Instrument (it's...

    That is not a Smartcraft Instrument (it's actually an Actia Gauge, that Champion was using). :wink:
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    Sticky: Your understanding is correct UP UNTIL you begin...

    Your understanding is correct UP UNTIL you begin to go on plane.

    Thermostats control engine temp AT IDLE (ONLY). Once you begin to plane off (approximately 7 psi water pressure) the poppet valve...
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    Sticky: Welcome to BBC! :thumb up2: 68-70c (155-159...

    Welcome to BBC! :thumb up2:

    68-70c (155-159 F) is within the acceptable range for this engine at idle (though it's on the high-side).

    VERIFY WATER PRESSURE at idle and WOT. If your water pump...
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    Sticky: Have them check the thermostats- one or both are...

    Have them check the thermostats- one or both are likely sticking open due to debris.

    A compression test (or better yet, a leakdown test) is always a good measure of the engine's current condition....
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    Sticky: Your engine needs to reach at least 120 degrees...

    Your engine needs to reach at least 120 degrees before accelerating, just like described (repeatedly) above.

    If you'll note, the very next statement (in your manual) says not to idle for more than...
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    Sticky: Sam: Temps described in this post are "F". ...

    Sam:

    Temps described in this post are "F".

    See response to your other question in your PM. :wink:
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    Sticky: Re: (Fisher Man)

    Invalid Part Number (wasn't typed in correctly).

    Sherm @ Sherm's Marine (or I) would be happy to assist you with this... but it would be preferable to have a picture of your dash (so a close match...
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    Sticky: Re: (bass1958)

    Putting the engine in gear would increase the "load" on the engine (likely shortening the period of time needed for warmup).

    Not really required that the engine be in gear.... just that it indeed...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (navyladytech)

    Although there are a few references in Service Manuals.... most of this is covered in Mercury Technician training classes and "Tech Guides". Over, and over.... we're instructed to "Start the engine,...
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    Sticky: Re: (bigredglass)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bigredglass &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">i think i have a bad thermostat. my engine never...
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    Sticky: Re: (Dite)

    Most any marine-rated water temp gauge will work with your XB. The "tan" wire at the dash is the temp sender wire (you'll also need to make sure it's connected at the engine... where the ignition...
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    Sticky: Re: (mobowhunter)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by mobowhunter &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">My PSI at idle is around 1 or .8 psi. I am wondering...
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    Sticky: Re: (gr8basser)

    Read your owner's manual.... I have NEVER seen an owner's manual for ANY marine engine that recommends operation in shallow-debris filled water.

    Not at all trying to be "smart" here.... but if you...
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    Sticky: Re: (CraigMH)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CraigMH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sherm I just had the boat out yesterday for the first...
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    Sticky: Re: (cc3111986)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cc3111986 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is there a DIY to how to clean or check the...
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    Sticky: Re: (AggieL.E.O.)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AggieL.E.O. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Quick question. What is normal water pressure, say...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (traveler9878)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by traveler9878 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Small outboards the first thing you do is take out...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (nightrider23)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider23 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Charger how did you figure out you had a leaking...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (Charger296TF)

    Charger... I'd get your T-stats removed and checked (if not replaced). At idle speed, you SHOULD be able to get your engine up to operating temp if they are closing properly (WOT temps will be...
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    Sticky: Re: Cold running an Optimax (Charger296TF)

    Charger- how's your water pressure at idle? More than likely a thermostat issue, especially if the temps aren't coming up to at least 120 degrees after 5 minutes or so. ...
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    Sticky: Re: (rudapa)

    In answer to cyl. head temperature, the Smartcraft Instruments provide a "smart average" of the two sensors.
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