Thermostat - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM
Remove the reserve tank cap.
Fill the reserve tank to the upper level line and
install the tank cap.
Install the fuel tank (page 3-4).
THERMOSTAT
REMOVAL
Drain the coolant from the system (page 7-7).
Remove the steering side covers (page 3-5).
Place a shop towel under the thermostat housing.
Disconnect the ECT sensor switch connector.
Remove the thermostat housing cover bolts.
Pull out the thermostat housing and remove the 0­
ring and thermostat.
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
Visually inspect the thermostat for damage.
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays open at
room temperature.
Wear insulated
Heat a container of water with an electric heating
gloves and
element for 5 minutes.
adequate eye
Suspend the thermostat in the heated water to
protection.
check its operation.
Keep flammable
THERMOSTAT BEGIN TO OPEN:
materials away
80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
from the electric
heating element.
VALVE LIFT:
Do not let the
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95°C (203°F)
thermostat or
thermometer touch
Replace the thermostat if the valve opens at a tem ­
the pan, or you will
perature other than those specified.
get false readings.
"LOWER" LEVEL
THERMOMETER