Thermostat
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Thermostat
I have a 92 F-150 with a 300 in-line 6......the thermostat i have in there now keeps the engine super cool...and since it's comming close to winter i wanted some more heat. It gets mighty cold in that cab and takes forever and a day to heat it up even after i've been running for a while. What i need to know is, if i wanted my truck to run a little warmer what temp thermostat can i put in there. The factory one was pulled and this colder one put in a few years ago (before i got it), and what was the temp the factory one ran at? Thanks!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hold still damn you!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hold still damn you!
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 9,555
Likes: 40
From: Concord, NC
You should be able to get plenty of heat with a 180 degree thermostat. It sounds like your thermostat is sticking open, so it may be time to replace it anyway. Stock thermostats are around 195 degrees. I would not go any lower than 180 degree, even in the summer.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
From: NE TX
I've run 160 degree with no problems (260K on 5.8L F250HD) but it will be cold in winter especially farther North. I agree with above. I'd also pull the old one out and see what temp it is. You can place it in a pot of water on stove with a thermometer and see if it sticks or not. Simpler and cheap enough to just replace it. I got a 180 in a F350 thats works fine and a 192 in a '98 F250 thats really warm.
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 9,555
Likes: 40
From: Concord, NC
I've been told the same thing as greasemonkeyjoe, to get the thermostat from the dealer. They will probably last longer and they are what your vehicle was designed for. I heard this after I installed my 180 degree thermostat, so when it goes bad I'll see about one from the dealer.
