Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 104

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HONDA
COOLING SYSTEM
Loosen the radiator hose band and pull the
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hose off the thermostat cover.
Remove the thermostat bracket bolts.
Remove the thermostat assembly.
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Separate the thermostat bracket from the
thermostat housing.
Remove the thermostat cover and take out the
thermostat.
Disconnect the water pipe.
Remove the water temperature unit.
WATER TEMPERATURE UNIT
TEMPERATURE UNIT INSPECTION
Suspend the unit in oil and measure the
resistance through the unit as the oil heats.
Tempera-
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60°C
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8 5 ' ~
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1 IO' C
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120°C
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Do not let the unit or thermometer touch the
pan or false readings will result.
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Wear gloves
and eye protection.
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NOTE
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[oil
must be used as the heated liquid t o
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check operation above 100°C ( 2 1 2 " ~ ) .
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Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.