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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 1992
Filed:
Feb. 25, 1992
Gregory J Binversie, Grayslake, IL (US);
David W Mate, McHenry, IL (US);
Outboard Marine Corporation, Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
A thermostat cover assembly for a external combustion motor of the type which has a thermostat control valve with a thermostatically actuated spring for controlling the flow of coolant through the cylinder bank of the motor to maintain a predetermined coolant temperature, the motor having an outer protective cowling. The thermostat cover includes at least one intake nipple having a first end and a second end. The nipple is configured for releasably accepting an intake hose. The thermostat cover further includes a mounting plate having a front side and a rear side. The mounting plate is configured to receive the intake nipple so that the nipple may be engaged to the plate in a plurality of specified orientations. The plate also has nipple fastening means for releasably securing the nipple to said plate.