Thermostat - Replacement / Testing
5-61prose procedureReplacement
NOTE
Use new gaskets and O-rings whenever reassembling.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Thermostat housing bolt | 12N·m |
Thermostat housing bolt
12N·m
Testing
Replace thermostat if it is open at room temperature.
- 1Suspend the thermostat in a container of water as shown.
- 2Heat the water and check the temperature with a thermometer. Check the temperature at which the thermostat first opens and at full lift.Do not let thermometer touch bottom of hot container.
- 3Measure lift height of thermostat when fully open.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| STANDARD THERMOSTAT — Lift height | 8 mm (0.31 in.) |
| Starts opening | 78°C ± 2°C (172°F ± 3°F) |
| Fully open | 90°C (194°F) |
STANDARD THERMOSTAT — Lift height
8 mm (0.31 in.)
Starts opening
78°C ± 2°C (172°F ± 3°F)
Fully open
90°C (194°F)