5.0 EFI, is 170 running temps too hot?

poormonkey

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Jan 9, 2007
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St. Charles, IL (burbs of Chicago)
Boat Info
290 Sundancer 2001
Engines
Twin 5.0 w Bravo 3's
We just ran for the first time this season, and I noticed both motors are running at 170 degrees when they are up to temp. I remember last year only running about 160-165. Thermostats were new at the end of the season, 160 thermostats, and the impellers are a little over 2 years old. Does it sound like I need to replace the impellers again. I have read and a lot of people say as long as I don't go over 170 degrees I should be fine. I stay at 170 degrees at both idle and when up and running at 3400 rpm's. So, leave the impellers for the season or change them?
 

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