looking for thermostat housing 350 Chevy OMC

[TEE]

HI I'M NEW HERE AND NEED HELP. I HAVE A 1979 SLICKCRAFT 245. IT HAS A 350 CHEV ENGINE JUST REBUILDING THE ENGINE. PARTS AND MACHINE WORK WAS $1701.00. I WAS A ASE MASTER AUTO AND ASE MASTER HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MECHANIC UNTILL I WAS DISABLED. NOW ENJOYING REBUILDING BOATS. I'M IN NEED OF A THERMOSTATE HOUSING FOR A 350 CHEY WITH A OMC OUTDRIVE. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE ONE. DOSE ANY ONE HAVE ONE FOR SALE OR KNOW WERE I MAY FIND ONE,THANK YOU.(bigbadtomg@hotmail.com)

[gonzo]

You need to specify the type of plumbing on your boat. There are several versions. Does the exhaust manifold have a separate hose from the riser?