Agreed, the $38 thermostat I got at Ford's was a waste of money, didn't last a day. At least that's what I'm hoping was, is the problem. I ran it 150 miles yesterday and it seemed like the temp gauge was stuck on the N, never moved.

 

Think your good to go Glenn. The "N" on mine correlates to about 170 - 175 degrees, which makes sense. Thermostats start to open before their rated value and should be fully open at their rated value. To me this means the cooling system is performing great.

 

If it will just do this towing Jim then I'll be happy!!

 

Jim, do you have, or know where the chart is for what letters are to temperature on the gauge? I was thinking of that, but didn't even know where to look.

 

Found it, took awhile ...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...servation.html

It's EOT vs the gauge however they are relatively close to each other.

 

Thanks, Jim. Tried to rep, but no dice.

 

That's sounding pretty good Glenn. I'd say you are ready to hit the road again!

 

Glad to hear Glenn. Mine will be here on Friday. I wasted about 10$ on the FORD one. Sure hope it does the trick for you.

Work changed and I have a big load to haul a week from Friday... So I sure hope it does the trick!

 

Thanks Darin!

Hope it works for you Nick!

 

That's okay, I got him for you. Good post, Jim.

 

Jim, the last part of the chart should be with the letter "A" instead of "R" right?

EOT ~ 140* - EC gauge @ first line / of "N O R M A L"
EOT ~ 170* - EC gauge @ 'N' in "N O R M A L"
EOT ~ 175* - EC gauge @ 'O' in "N O R M A L"
EOT ~ 185* - EC gauge @ 'R' in "N O R M A L"
EOT ~ 190* - EC gauge @ 'M' in "N O R M A L"
EOT ~ 200* - EC gauge @ 'R' in "N O R M A L'

BTW I spent several hours looking for that thread and nothing . I also tried to rep but Im in jail

 

Hi Jose, no the last is 'R', the thermostat opened fully and cooled down the EOT, surprised me too.

 

What about A and L lol

A - Pull Over

L - Pull Over

 

Gotcha. thanks amigo.

 

Been there, didn't stop me. Lol.