Evinrude overheating, weird issue

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Curapa

I pulled the lower unit and the water pump is fine. I pulled the t-stat covers and one has some damage to the rubber diaphragm.

I have a trip planned in a few hours and I cannot find anywhere open today to get the new stat. Will it hurt the engine running without the stats today?

you should be good since it is so hot outside right now. I would pull both stats and replace both when you get a chance. Ferm correct me if I am wrong, I am just going by memory.