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Cummins/Onan CFP5E / CFP7E — Coolant Thermostat Removal/Installation

Repair & overhaul · Cooling system

For the Cummins/Onan CFP5E / CFP7E, from the Cummins/Onan owner's manual.

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Before you start

  • Never operate engine without thermostat installed.

Procedure

  1. Remove upper coolant hose clamps and upper coolant hose at thermostat housing.
  2. Remove two thermostat housing flange cap screws and thermostat flange.
  3. Remove thermostat and gasket from housing.
  4. Clean housing flange faces of dirt, oxidation and sludge.
  5. Install thermostat in housing.
  6. Install new thermostat seal on thermostat housing flange surface.
  7. Replace thermostat flange and cap screws.

Specs & values

  • EC 9045 Kit contains thermostat and seal

Source: Cummins/Onan owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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