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Everything posted by Kimosabi
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No adjustment, since it's spring loaded at a certain pressure. The only thing you need to check for is if it leaks through that little hole there. That's when you need to check the diaphragm, gasket, spring etc. I've seen a few failed(stuck) and leaking but it's not that common. Just make sure that you have movement and that it's not too tight in that guide hole there.
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usually arranged so that when the pressure rises the valve opens and permits greater flow of cooling water. If this device is stuck in the "low" pressure mode, it can cause overheating in the outboard motor.
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The POPPET VALVE is a device in the cooling system which opens or closes in response to the pressure in the water cooling system. Generally the pressure in the cooling system increases with increasing engine speed. The poppet valve--a name which really just describes the shape of the valve and not the fact that it is associated with a pressure controlled response in the cooling system--is usual...