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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Overheating Ideas?? Help?
New Thermostat about 2 months ago, runs great. overheats on hills or under heavy acceleration. New water pump yesterday, new fan and fan clutch a week ago, a/c condensor is clear, radiator looks clean on front and back. I noticed a crack in the top of the reservoir, would that cause the overheating due to the pressure leaking out?? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Did you make sure you have the correct thermostat? How hot is the engine getting?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Yes it the correct original equipment stant thermostat.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Did you make sure you have the correct thermostat? How hot is the engine getting?
I understand what you are saying. If he has the short shaft stat, it will overheat everytime.

I guess you do know about the long and short stat shaft?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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No I don't know anything about the short or long shaft stat, The engine does not go past the "r" in normal unless I'm accelerating heavy or pulling a hill or running over about 70. You have pics of the stats?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Here is what I have. click me Read what it says about long and short.
 
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I don't believe the shaft on mine is that long. Is there a international or ford number to get the correct one asap. I use the truck everyday, can't really wait to have one shipped. Thanks
 
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I don't have a #. But I would think your local dealer would have them in stock.

Good luck. Man, you changed a lot of things.
 
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the dealer had them here about $50
 
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Dion, Be sure to let us know if this fixes your over heating problem.
 
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stupid questions but curious o-ring go under thermostat or on top thermostat??
 
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I think on top. If you would not have asked that question, I would have known. Getting too old.

Wait for someone that knows for sure. And I changed mine the end of last year.
 
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I don't believe the shaft on mine is that long........
 
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Thats why I questioned the size of his shaft. We all know we have the longest shaft of the truck world.
 
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Thats why I questioned the size of his shaft. We all know we have the longest shaft of the truck world.
Now Thats Funny! Got the new stat in I'll let you know what happens tomorrow.
 
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