Bentley (19.8) says "heat thermostat in water.  Opening begins approx 85C
185F.  Opening ends approx 105C 221F.  Stroke minimum 8mm 0.315 in."

They don't explain how you get water to 105C in a transparent container...I
think you'll have to use 50/50 coolant mix instead of water.

david

At 11:06 PM 7/31/2001, Jeffrey R wrote:
>I'm guessing it's a good idea to check the new thermostat before you put it
>in. I think you can do it on the stovetop with a candy thermometer and the
>themostat submerged in water to see when it opens. I've never tested a
>thermostat but I wish I had to save pulling this one out. Hopefully another
>listee will chime in as to whether this is a valid test method.

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