Thermostat Servicing; Disassembly; Inspection; Assembly - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM

THERMOSTAT SERVICING

Remove the thermostat cover and O-ring from cyl-

Remove spring, thermostat, and gasket.

Remove the cylinder head if cylinder head ther-

mostat seal requires replacement. Place new seal

in the cylinder head with side marked "TO CYL

HEAD" facing thermostat. Refer to Cylinder Head

Installation on p. 217.

1. Cylinder head seal

Inspect all parts for cracks, heat damage, or signs

of corrosion. Replace damaged parts. Clean

debris from housing and parts.

Assembly is the reverse of disassembly. Pay

close attention when performing the following

additional tasks.

Coat threads of thermostat cover with Gasket

Sealing Compound and install new O-ring. Install

and tighten cover to a torque of 120 to 144 in. lbs.

(13.5 to 16 N·m).