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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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1994 ford f250 7.5 I have replaced thermostat to a 185 from a 192 new fan clutch dam truck still gets pretty hot at idle or if Im at a stop light and fast It shouldn"run this hot Im here in New mexico and It gets to 95 degrees never had this problem before only thing I can think of doing Is a radiator flush and clean it really good have checked for obstructions in fins but clean if any buddy has any soulutions let me know thanks
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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sounds like your radiator is plugged. im here in arizona with temps getting into the 120s and my truck runs fine. first make sure your temp reading is right.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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A shop rag should cling to outside of the radiator if the fan is working ok. You have a shroud?
 
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