Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

No more over heating!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 30, 2014 | 11:38 AM
  #1  
fbh31118's Avatar
fbh31118
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 334
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
No more over heating!

Finally, the end to the mysterious, over heating only while towing in terrible hot weather and never any other time, issue. Take a look.


It was opening just enough to keep the truck cool under 95% of the year even when towing. Now I know, knew I should have replaced it sooner.



A little bit of rust clean up.



New tank so the fluid level can actually be checked.
 
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2014 | 11:57 AM
  #2  
F250_'s Avatar
F250_
Hotshot
15 Year Member
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Liked
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 11,286
Likes: 263
From: North of Greenville
Looks like someone had installed the wrong (short) thermostat before you got into it.
 
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2014 | 12:19 PM
  #3  
SpringerPop's Avatar
SpringerPop
Hotshot
Veteran: Air Force
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 17,988
Likes: 207
From: La La Land
Club FTE Silver Member

That is my thinking, too, Pete.

Pop
 
Reply
Old Apr 30, 2014 | 12:23 PM
  #4  
fbh31118's Avatar
fbh31118
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 334
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
That could be, I wasn't thinking about that. When I first bought the truck it cooled just fine even when pulling large trailers, without a problem. After about 8 months or around the time I quite hauling campers commercially it started to stick.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
desperado_18_2000
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
59
Mar 3, 2020 07:19 PM
AMXDREAMER
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
39
Aug 21, 2017 12:24 AM
Rick Cargo
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
19
Oct 24, 2011 08:03 PM
91foxbody
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Jan 10, 2010 07:43 PM
Stephen67
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Jun 15, 2009 03:47 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:07 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE