Mitsubishi L2E Service Manual

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Service Manual Mitsubishi L-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
THERMOSTAT COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
28 THERMOSTAT
28.1 Removal and installation
Pay attention to the following:
1. Set the thermostat in place.
2. Renew the gasket.
28.2 Inspection
If the thermostat does not operate properly, replace it.
Figure 114 Installing thermostat
Thermostat
Never place
thermostat
stay in
direction of
thermoswitch
hole.
Water outlet
fitting
Renew
gasket
Thermostat
fitting
Figure 115 Inspecting thermostat
Stir up hot water
Item
Specification
76.5°C
[169.7°F]
71°C
[159.8°F]
Valve cranking
temperature
76.5±1.5°C
[169.7±2.7°F]
71°C
[159.8°F]
Full-open temperature
(lift 6 mm)
90±1.5°C
[194±2.7°F]
85°C
185°F]
Table 46 Inspection thermostat

Mitsubishi L2E Specifications

General

Engine Model	L2E
Number of Cylinders	2
Starting System	Electric starter
Lubrication System	Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Cooling System	Water-cooled