Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual page 126

COOLING SYSTEM
THERMOSTAT
• Do not let the thermostat or thermometer touch
the pan, or you will get false readings.
• Replace the thermostat if valve stays open at room
temperature, or if it responds at temperatures ' - - - - - - - - - - -
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other than those specified.
• Wear insulated gloves and adequate eye
protection.
• Keep flammable materials away from the electric
heating element.
NOTE:
INSPECTION
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Visually inspect the thermostat for damage.
Heat the water with an electric heating element to
operating temperature for 5 minutes.
Suspended the thermostat in heated water to check
its operation.
THERMOSTAT BEGINS TO OPEN:
80 - 84"C (176 - 183"F)
VALVE LIFT:
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95"C (203"F)
INSTALLATION
Install the thermostat while aligning it with the
groove in the housing.
Install the new a-ring into the housing.
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