
COOLING
SYSTEM
THERMOSTAT
A thermostat, located near the manifold at the front
of
the
engine, controls the coolant temperature as the coolant
continuously flows through the closed cooling circuit.
When the engine is first started, the closed thermostat pre-
vents coolant from flowing (some coolant is by-passed
through a hole in the thermostat to prevent the exhaust
manifold from overheating).
As
the engine warms up, the
thermostat gradually opens.
The
thermostat is accessible
and can be checked, cleaned,
or
replaced easily. Carry a
spare
thel.mostat and gasket.
REPLACING
THE
THERMOSTAT
1.
Drain
off
some
coolant: Release the coolant pressure cap
and drain the coolant to the approximate level off the
thermostat housing. This can be done using the
heaL
exchanger drain plug.
2.
Rotate
the
thermostat
assembly: Loosen the hose clamp
as shown and remove the three allen screws that hold
down the thermostat housing cover, the assembly can now
be twisted enough to access the gasket and thermostat.
3. Remove/replace
the
gasket
and
thermostat:
When
installing the new parts, apply a thin coat
of
sealant on
both side
of
the gasket before pressing it into place.
HEAT
EXCHANGER
•
~
~le
~t:
Thm
the
cover
back
ffito
place
and
"...::::::::::-:
r tighten the three screws.
Do
not over-tighten! Tighten the
THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY
GASKET
SEAL
WITH
HI-TACK
COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
1~
hose clamp and tighten the drains. Top off the coolant and
run the engine. Check for normal temperature and for any
1
leaks around the thermostat assembly.
THERMOSTAT
HOUSING
A
CAUTION:
The
engine
~pust
be
allowed
to
cool
down
before
attempting
these
procedures.
Not
only
is
the
surface
of
the
engine
hot
but
coolant
temperatures
can
be
at
190•
F.
THERMOSTAT
HOUSING
COVER
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