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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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I'd like to ask a question regarding the cooling system on a 7.3l idi. I just had my thermostat replaced with a new one from ford and the coolant system flushed. I was hoping it would allow the truck to reach operating temperature. However it still barely goes above the cold mark. No matter how long I run it even towing heavy loads. Any ideas what else could be causing this?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 09:38 PM
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always suspect the oem temp sending unit first.......or better yet,upgrade to a real temp gauge.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Daleksandrovich
I'd like to ask a question regarding the cooling system on a 7.3l idi. I just had my thermostat replaced with a new one from ford and the coolant system flushed. I was hoping it would allow the truck to reach operating temperature. However it still barely goes above the cold mark. No matter how long I run it even towing heavy loads. Any ideas what else could be causing this?
Mine's the same way. Had the thermostat replaced and everything and the gauge still doesn't move very high. Most real boys say to put in a real temp gauge, but I haven't got around to it yet.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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Got it! Just thought I'd ask.
 
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