Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Thermostat?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 22, 2024 | 10:21 AM
  #1  
wpg_250's Avatar
wpg_250
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 1,922
Likes: 815
Thermostat?

I've seen a few posts now about people running different activation temp thermostats so just curious what everyone is running? In +24c, mild humidity ambient doing 110kph unloaded on flat highway my EOT is 197f with ECT at 192f so not sure what kind of thermostat I'm running, but it obviously works good lol.

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2024 | 05:21 AM
  #2  
Baylinerchuck's Avatar
Baylinerchuck
Cargo Master
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 991
From: Chambersburg, PA
Originally Posted by wpg_250
I've seen a few posts now about people running different activation temp thermostats so just curious what everyone is running? In +24c, mild humidity ambient doing 110kph unloaded on flat highway my EOT is 197f with ECT at 192f so not sure what kind of thermostat I'm running, but it obviously works good lol.

Thanks
I’d say you’re doing pretty good there. Thermostat should be 190.
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2024 | 08:09 AM
  #3  
wpg_250's Avatar
wpg_250
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 1,922
Likes: 815
Originally Posted by Baylinerchuck
I’d say you’re doing pretty good there. Thermostat should be 190.
Yeah, luckily my delta has always been 5-7 degrees when at full temp, but it's a built up reman with less than 200k kms on it and considering how much I baby it I'm hoping to hit 400-500k before any major internal issues arise. Will most likely go through 20 sets of brake calipers in that time though lol
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2024 | 04:14 PM
  #4  
Baylinerchuck's Avatar
Baylinerchuck
Cargo Master
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 991
From: Chambersburg, PA
Hopefully that’s not the case, cause you’ll need rotors too. Eventually you’ll weed out the bad ones and finally get 4 that won’t lock up. Ask me how I know!! 😂
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2024 | 05:49 PM
  #5  
wpg_250's Avatar
wpg_250
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 1,922
Likes: 815
Originally Posted by Baylinerchuck
Hopefully that’s not the case, cause you’ll need rotors too. Eventually you’ll weed out the bad ones and finally get 4 that won’t lock up. Ask me how I know!! 😂
Do you replace pads and rotors as well when you put a new caliper on?
 
Reply
Old Jun 23, 2024 | 06:50 PM
  #6  
Baylinerchuck's Avatar
Baylinerchuck
Cargo Master
Photoriffic
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 991
From: Chambersburg, PA
Originally Posted by wpg_250
Do you replace pads and rotors as well when you put a new caliper on?
Rotors it depends how bad they get heated up. You can definitely see heat checking if they’re bad, or you feel it in the pedal. Pads I always replace on a lock up.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cutlass
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
51
Jun 16, 2011 12:54 PM
ktahelton
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
May 1, 2006 12:15 AM
MisterCMK
Cooling, Heating, Ventilation & A/C
6
Dec 17, 2003 02:07 AM
Dan76'F100
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
May 29, 2003 09:51 PM
caddyman
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 5, 2002 09:45 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:35 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

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


VIEW MORE
story-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE