Hercules G-1600 — Coolant Temperature Sensor (C.T.S.) Mounting
Installation · electrical system
For the Hercules G-1600, from the Hercules service manual.
Procedure
- Remove all surface treatment (paint) and roughen the exposed surface of the cylinder head top left rear corner with sand paper.
- Thoroughly clean the roughened surface with a suitable degreasing solvent.
- Apply a thin covering of thermal paste to the metal puck face of the sensor.
- Apply a 1/16 inch diameter bead of Locktite weld epoxy to the underside of the sensor along the edge and encircling the puck face.
- Place the sensor at the specified location and hold in position with downward force for a minimum of 3 minutes.
- Secure the sensor leads with enough slack so the sensor will not be pulled from the cylinder head.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Sensor supplied 5 volts; open sensor ≈230 K, shorted ≈418 K
- Hold downward force minimum 3 minutes
Source: Hercules service 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.