Help with cooling problem,
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Here is the length of the 203 thermostat that I've not yet installed. Remember I have a Ford 96/97 water pump and not the IH earlier models.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...6&d=1222816541
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...6&d=1222816541
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my truck came with the wrong tstat at 214000 the pump wentout thats when i found out it always ran cold if i was not pulling something the tstat was to short . when it was new the gauge pod went out it did what the same as yours except mine stayed pegdout
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Hussler: Hey, thanks, yup its about 3/4" too short. Time to borrow the wifes car and visit Ford dealership.lol. Will let everyone know how it turns out. Thanks to all for your help.
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Well, I phoned the Ford dealer this am. Got into a big argument about right thermostat. I finally talked them into visiting the dieselsite.com that Cuda_Jim so thoughtfully posted. They phoned me back about 10min later, all apologetic, "Sorry we did not know about this" will have one for you tomorrow am. Apparently they think that all 7.3's are still International and only stock parts for such. Makes me wonder how many diesels have been toasted by this approach.
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Well, I phoned the Ford dealer this am. Got into a big argument about right thermostat. I finally talked them into visiting the dieselsite.com that Cuda_Jim so thoughtfully posted. They phoned me back about 10min later, all apologetic, "Sorry we did not know about this" will have one for you tomorrow am. Apparently they think that all 7.3's are still International and only stock parts for such. Makes me wonder how many diesels have been toasted by this approach.
either foed or international ,,I don't remember which (easter egg thing )....
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Got a message from dieselsite.com. I'm not sure how to post this for benefit to all.
RE: 203 thermostat
From: DIESELSITE CONTACT PAGE (info@dieselsite.com)
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October 1, 2008 9:55:28 AM
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I’m not sure about the stant part numbers.
The short stem stat (wrong one for your truck) measures about 1.25” from disc to disc. The long stem is about 1.75-2.00” depending on how you measure it.
Bob Riley
Riley Industries
www.dieselsite.com
RE: 203 thermostat
From: DIESELSITE CONTACT PAGE (info@dieselsite.com)
Sent:
October 1, 2008 9:55:28 AM
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info@dieselsite.com
To:
'Ian Cameron'
Attachments:
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I’m not sure about the stant part numbers.
The short stem stat (wrong one for your truck) measures about 1.25” from disc to disc. The long stem is about 1.75-2.00” depending on how you measure it.
Bob Riley
Riley Industries
www.dieselsite.com
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