1986 7.3L - Heating problem..
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I had a similar problem to yours with the cooling system. I first bought this truck a few months ago and the temp would always read between the A and the L of normal. I wanted to start from a "clean slate" so I replaced the radiator and the thermostat...the previous owner replaced the fan clutch. Even after this the truck still ran between A and L. I ended up throwing in a mechanical water temp gauge, to find out that the truck NEVER has run past 200 deg...even though the stock gauges are reading a little hot.
Before you spend anymore time or money on this rig, I recommend spending $30 on a water temp gauge. Good luck.
Before you spend anymore time or money on this rig, I recommend spending $30 on a water temp gauge. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by SqueekyM
I had a similar problem to yours with the cooling system. I first bought this truck a few months ago and the temp would always read between the A and the L of normal. I wanted to start from a "clean slate" so I replaced the radiator and the thermostat...the previous owner replaced the fan clutch. Even after this the truck still ran between A and L. I ended up throwing in a mechanical water temp gauge, to find out that the truck NEVER has run past 200 deg...even though the stock gauges are reading a little hot.
Before you spend anymore time or money on this rig, I recommend spending $30 on a water temp gauge. Good luck.
Before you spend anymore time or money on this rig, I recommend spending $30 on a water temp gauge. Good luck.
Once im done ill post the temps im getting with the gauge (was a 16$ one). I put it where the factory sender unit is and left the sender units wire hanging there. Hopefully that wont come back to haunt me with an engine light.
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