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Thermostat, Engine Cooling

Starts to Open
Standard 84-88° C (182-190° F)
Service Limit 83-89° C (180-192° F)
Full Open
Standard 100° C (212° F)
Service Limit 105° C (222° F)
Minimum Valve Lift at Full Open
Standard 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
Service Limit 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)
Inlet Diameter 38.0 mm (1.4961 in.)
Minimum Valve Leakage (Max.Pints after 5 Minutes)
Standard 0.89 L max. (1.68 pts. max.)
Service Limit 0.94 L max. (2.0 pts. max.)