What would be the normal operating temperature range of this outboard; and what temperature should this engine to warmed up to before blasting off? Would there be any difference in the warm up procedure between warm weather/water and cold weather/water? Thanks!!!
I thought I would be on Easy Street by now but somehow I missed the off ramp!
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I thought I would be on Easy Street by now but somehow I missed the off ramp!
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Warm up till the thermostat opens no matter what the air or water temp is. When the thermostat opens you will have a solid stream out of the tale tell/pee hole.
There is 2 thermostats, one on each head. I found this out yesterday when I replaced the one i hope is the ones potentially acting up.
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This EFI does use 143 degree thermostats. Once up to temp, you should be at 143, +/- 15 degrees (F) AT IDLE. Temps on plane will vary and may be much cooler due to poppet valve operation.
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Hey Larry! Haven't talked to you in a while! I usually wait till I see a good pee stream coming out of the motor and gradually ease into the throttle. I am probably running five minutes at idlle or a little better before I run wide open. I guess you are asking for a friend since your siggy still shows a 250 Pro XS. Hope life is treating you well!
Same as above, I always wait until solid pee stream. In the summer that can be really fast, a little more patience is needed when the water hits the 50's.
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