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From what I know about thermostats, the correct thermostat depends on the altitude, winter temps, summer temps, and most important, truck usage. When i was removing the heads to get the sheered exhaust bolts, i noticed the truck did not have a thermostat. I guess that explains the lack of heat this winter. What temp thermostat do you recommend? I'm running a stock 360, my elevation is 3000 ft, winter temps are around 20s, and the summer is up to 115. This truck will be used pretty much as sunday driver.
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I had a 360 in a 73 that I ran a 160 in when I was in Utah. That’s just what it had in it when I replaced it, I don’t know how to determine what best temp is. There are a lot of smart folks here that will give you all the info you will need. Where in Idaho does it get to 115?
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John are you saying a 160 and a12 pack beer carton in front of the radiator was not standard equipment
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i run a 205 in the winter which really bakes your butt! and a 175 in the summertime. i have a little assortment of thermostats. at 180 degrees the motor seems to perform the best. and yes i think that is what comes in them stock.
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I do not believe altitude and temps have anything to do with it. The tstat controls the temp that your engine runs at and I think 192 is stock. When you get a replacement you get a 195. The 360 in my truck had a 160 in it when I bought it and it didn't run real well. I put in a 195 and it runs great now once it's warmed up.
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I also had a 180 in it and just replaced with a 195 from NAPA which is what is called for. I noticed an improvement with the general run of the motor. My understanding is that Fords like to run a little warmer to get the most out of them. I can tell you it runs better after warm up.
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