Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 283

7 - 28 COOLING SYSTE1
Fig. 37 Tensioner Mounting Bracket Dowel
Hole—5.9L HDC-Gas Engine
(13) Connect throttle cable to clip at radiator fan
shroud.
(14) Connect wiring harness to A/C compressor.
(15) Fill cooling system. Refer to Refilling Cooling
System i n this group.
(16) Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.
THERMOSTAT
GENERAL INFORMATION
The thermostat on all gas powered engines is lo­
cated beneath the thermostat housing at the front of
the intake manifold (Figs. 38 or 39).
THERMOSTAT
MACHINED GROOVE
J9207-14
Fig. 38 Thermostat—3.9L ¥-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 Gas
Powered Engines
TEMP. COOLANT
RUBBER LIP SEAL
J9407-16
Fig. 39 Thermostat—8.0L V-10 Engine
The thermostat of the 5.9L diesel engine is located
i n the thermostat housing (Fig. 40). The housing is
located behind the generator mounting bracket, at
front of cylinder head.
BOLTS THERMOSTAT SEAL J9407-U
Fig. 40 Thermostat—5.9L Diesel—Typical
Gas powered engines: The thermostat is a wax pel­
let driven, reverse poppet choke type (3.9L/5.2L/
5.9L), or moveable sleeve type (8.0L V-10). The wax
pellet is located i n a sealed container at the spring
end of the thermostat. When heated, the pellet ex­
pands, overcoming closing spring tension and water