Cooling System; Thermostat Test; Cylinder Head, Cams, And Valve Train; Valve Clearance Check And Adjustment - Suzuki K6A-YH6 Technical/Repair Manual

5.2 Cooling System

Thermostat Test

See Figures 5-4 and 5-5.
1
Figure 5-4
1. Check that the air bleed valve (1) of thermostat is not
blocked.
2. Inspect valve seat (2) for any substance that could
interfere with sealing.
3
Figure 5-5
3. Immerse the thermostat (4) in water and heat it
gradually with an appropriate heater (5).
4. Observe thermometer (3) to verify that the
thermostat opens at the specified temperature.
Replace thermostat if not to specifications.
Thermostat Start-to-Open Temperature:
190°F (88°C)
Full Open Temperature: 205°F (96°C)
5.3 Cylinder Head, Cams, and
Valve Train
Valve Clearance Check and
Adjustment
See Figures 5-6 through 5-13.
Valve
2
Clearance
Cold
Check
TN0429
1
4
1. Remove the cam cover (1). (See "Cam Cover" on
page 7-17.)
5
TN0430
2. Turn the crankshaft clockwise as viewed from front.
TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Intake
0.007—0.009 in. 0.012—0.014 in.
(0.18—0.23 mm) (0.30—0.35 mm)
Figure 5-6
Figure 5-7
Exhaust
5
TN0539
TN0540
5-3