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POWR
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CYLINDER HEADS
INSPECTING THE THERMOSTATS
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1. Inspect:
• Thermostat
Damage/valve does not open
→
Replace.
2. Measure:
• Thermostat opening temperature
• Valve lift
a
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Measuring steps
(1) Suspend the thermostat in a container
filled with water.
(2) Place a thermometer in the water.
(3) Slowly heat the water.
(4) While stirring the water, check that the
thermostat opens at the specified tem-
perature.
Water temperature
Valve lift
Below 48 - 52 ˚C
(118 - 126 ˚F)
0 mm
(0 in)
Above 60 ˚C
(140 ˚F)
Min. 3 mm
(0.12 in)
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INSPECTING THE CYLINDER HEADS
5
1. Inspect:
• Combustion chamber
Carbon deposits
→
Clean.
• Water jacket
Mineral deposits/rust
→
Clean.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch the contacting surfaces of
the cylinder head and cylinder head cover.
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