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Thermostat-Mechanical Test

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  1. Remove the thermostat housing.
  2. Immerse the thermostat housing and thermostat in a boiling antifreeze and water mixture.
  3. See the GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS  chart for thermostat opening temperatures.