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Topic: Another I6 question
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-11-2002 12:19 PM
   
The t-stat in KK's truck is stuck open. It looks like it should be a pretty easy fix, but I just wanted to make sure there wasnt any unforeseen problem I might hit before I get started. With the lows getting into the 30's, and the t-stat stuck open, the truck never really warms up, and the heater is lucky if the air it blows is lukewarm. I figure that is the problem, withthe truck stone cold,(it hadnt been run in 4 days) I pulled the radiator cap and started the truck. The water was rushing thru the radiator right away. I fugre the t-stat is stuck open or the water would not have been moving so fast so soon. Does that sound like a reasonable deduction?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-11-2002 08:17 PM
Sure does. Also, you can feel the exact time the thermostat opens by feeling the upper radiator hose. It won't be hot until it opens. If it warms up right away, the stat is stuck open. If the heater never gets warm, the heater core may need a backflush. ------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-12-2002 05:10 PM
I pulled the old 'stat out, it was stuck wide open. I replaced, hopefully that will take care of the lack of heat problem.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-12-2002 05:51 PM
Definitely.  ------------------
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 613
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-13-2002 09:05 AM
quote:
Originally posted by kid vishus:
I pulled the old 'stat out, it was stuck wide open. I replaced, hopefully that will take care of the lack of heat problem.
Build a fire. You are good at that...........Oh wait, you mean in the truck. Oops!  ------------------
63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile
2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver
2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!!
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2111
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 12-13-2002 06:46 PM
hehehe...I wanna hear a story DV.
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