MERCURY MARINER 200-225 DFI and 200-250 EFI (97 and over) thermostat 8M0057307

Temperature 130F.

For engines:

200 3.0L DFI DTS (ALL), 200 3.0L EFI (2003 & Up)(OT750164 & Up), 200 DFI (1997 & Up)(OG386496 & Up)

225 3.0L EFI (1999 & Up)(OG760300 & Up), 225 3.0L EFI SeaPro ( 2004 & Up)(OT801000 & Up), 225 3.0L DFI DTS (2003 & Up)(OT599000 & Up), 225 DFI (1998 & Up)(OG590000 & Up),

250 3.0L EFI (1999 & Up) (OG760300 & Up), 250 Long 3.0L EFI (OT861319 & Up)

The 120 F [49 C] thermostat P/N 8502792 currently used on the

200/225 Optimax, S/N 0G386496 Thru 0T598999 1998 Thru 2002 Model year

225/250 EFI, S/N 0T409000 Thru 0T598999 2002 Model year

is no longer available and is replaced by a 130 F [54 C] thermostat

The new thermostat has a thicker gasket, which is glued to the thermostat.

The thicker gasket on the new thermostat will require the use of a new thermostat cover.

For standard production (non-high performance) outboards, order a new 130 F [54 C] thermostat P/N 8M0057307 to replace the 120 F [49 C] thermostat and order the

thermostat cover from the list below.

Engine model Cover description Cover part number

3.0 liter EFI port or starboard 887926

OptiMax 3.0 liters 1998/99 models Port or starboard 887926

OptiMax 3.0 liters 2000 and newer Port 887601 and Starboard 887602

NOTE: Kit P/N 885599A1 is available for Optimax 2000 and newer engines which

includes port and starboard covers, two cover gaskets and two 130 F [54 C] thermostats