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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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6.0 ect temp too low??

Hey guys quick question..

I'm heading out on a 500 mile trip and notice that my coolant temp won't come above 182* ?

Can I make the trip, and then change my t stat when I get home?

Any concerns with driving it?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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You will be fine, may not have great heat, hope your going somewhere warm, Other than that. Enjoy
 
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Forgot to mention what i was driving

I am driving a 2003 f350 with a 6.0 in it. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 1964 f100
I am driving a 2003 f350 with a 6.0 in it. Thanks for your help.
Thats OK I do the same thing, Chris is helping me on a no start 6.0 and we basically rebuilt the engine without him knowing the year.
 
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Originally Posted by 1964 f100
Hey guys quick question..

I'm heading out on a 500 mile trip and notice that my coolant temp won't come above 182* ?

Can I make the trip, and then change my t stat when I get home?

Any concerns with driving it?
Agree with the others. Always better to stick open than closed!
 
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