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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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Thanks guys. I will be sure to let you know how it makes a difference. It will probebly take two weeks to get here.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Hussler
If the sensor was showing 130C .. off the top of my head that is about 255F I would think the truck would be running more lean than rich causing poor performance. No expert in this area though.

TJ .. didn't believe it but you are correct .. look it up and water temp has no say what so ever in engine performance.
Hussler I beleive you are correct about it running leaner at those temps.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Have you had hard cold starts?
If so, the EOT sensor could be the problem.

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Cold starts have been slower then normal, but not slow.

Whats the EOT sensor?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Engine Oil Temp

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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MADVAN
Engine Oil Temp

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Bill, where is the EOT sensor located?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Its hard to see but it on the backside of the HPOP reservior. Directly in front of the FPR on the fuel bowl.
 
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