does a I/O have a thermostat

[UBHSTRY]

Originally Posted by spareparts

the check balls Ferm is talking about are inside the hoses that go to the risers, its in that T fitting in the top of the housing, if they aren't in there, or if the spring is gone, it will overheat

Wow really?? I did not know this. I thought they stopped water from flowing, not used to make it flow.....

[spareparts]

The check balls restrict the water flow so the block will stay full once the block is full of water the check balls allow the water to flow past ton the risers. It prevents steam pockets and promotes even cooling