erik
16th December 2005, 08:54
A burst of paranoia while I was balancing the carbs caused me to pull the thermostat, thermo switch (for the fan) and temp sensor (for the warning light) out of the bike to test them.
I haven't tested the sensor for the warning light, but the thermostat and thermo switch seem ok.
The thermo switch turns on at 108°C and turns off at 101°C. It has "on at 105 stamped on the side.
The thermostat just starts to move at 85°C and you can start to see through the opening at about 88°C. It has 82°C marked on it.
Both are pretty close to the marked values, so I'm guessing they're ok?
How do you tell if a thermostat/thermoswitch is worn out? Is it a case of either working or not working, or is there a rule of thumb as to how far from the marked temperature they can opperate?
(I'm pretty sure the digital temperature gauge I used is accurate, I tested in in some boiling water and it indicated 99.8°C)
I haven't tested the sensor for the warning light, but the thermostat and thermo switch seem ok.
The thermo switch turns on at 108°C and turns off at 101°C. It has "on at 105 stamped on the side.
The thermostat just starts to move at 85°C and you can start to see through the opening at about 88°C. It has 82°C marked on it.
Both are pretty close to the marked values, so I'm guessing they're ok?
How do you tell if a thermostat/thermoswitch is worn out? Is it a case of either working or not working, or is there a rule of thumb as to how far from the marked temperature they can opperate?
(I'm pretty sure the digital temperature gauge I used is accurate, I tested in in some boiling water and it indicated 99.8°C)