{"product_id":"apl270844","title":"Sea Star Solutions Mercruiser Thermostat Kit - Sierra Marine Engine Parts - 18-3668 (118-3668)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll Sierra products are equal to or better than the original equipment parts they are meant to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHERMOSTAT from Sea Star Solutions 18-3668. This device controls the flow of a heat transfer fluid, turns on or off heating and cooling units, and maintains the proper temperature. The engine and radiator are kept apart until a certain minimum temperature is reached. If it weren't there, the engine would lose heat to the radiator continuously and take longer to warm up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore the water gets too hot and overheats the outboard engine, it is able to escape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprevents heat transmission from the cylinder walls and head while regulating water temperature to enable for engine cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe thermostat meets or exceeds the manufacturer's requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made specifically with maritime engines in consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains one each of the following: one 18-2552 thermostat gasket cover, one 18-2553 thermostat gasket, one 18-2554 thermostat cover gasket, one 18-2917 thermostat housing gasket, one 18-3551 thermostat, and one 18-7173 O-Ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits GM engines with normal cooling, V-6 and V-8 (1983 and newer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGLM 13390, Mallory 9-43150, and Mercruiser Stern Drive 807252Q4, 807252T4, and 807252T7 are all interchangeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRating for temperature: 142 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sea Star Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 18-3668\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 030999316318\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.18 LBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Of Measure: EA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate Products SKU: \"75-03948\", \"18-3668\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number (MPN): 118-3668\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature Rating: 142 °F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis product replaces:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47-3668\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGLM13390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-3668D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP3948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP552\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3099931631\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30999316318\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-43150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92-13390D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seastar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51558393282806,"sku":"APL270844","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6658\/2518\/files\/1096868_apl270844jpg.jpg?v=1787902141","url":"https:\/\/www.apollolighting.com\/products\/apl270844","provider":"Apollo Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}