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Nov 7, 2009 | 06:29 PM

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thermostat housing

Was wondering if anyone has torque specs on the bolts for the t-stat, I changed mine and all my hoses today but looking under the truck I have a drip, so I went to advance got a new housing and gasket. I need the factory book's on this truck, next on the list to buy.

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Nov 7, 2009 | 06:52 PM

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Here is a free one but for the Bronco. It does have the specs for the 7.3L Diesel engine ..

1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual

Click on 03 - Engine
Click on Section 03-01D Engine Diesel 7.3
Click on Removal and Installation
Click on Water Thermostat

Spec is 15 lb-ft

Nov 7, 2009 | 07:00 PM

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Nov 8, 2009 | 06:32 AM

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I just changed all my cooling hoses because of age, no visible cracking. Just to let everyone know what I found with 12 year old hoses, a lot of wear. i found the hose that goes to the bottom of the rad to be the worse, lying on the frame and wore to the point it was almost through. It is 1/2", with a 90* where it goes to the radiator, can't get one molded, I used PART # GY12UBP from advance ( E-Z Coil by GOOD YEAR ) and yes the tee is re-useable. The hose with the 90* that goes to the head off the tee I found in the back of advance auto parts, Part # 80400CSI. I used the CAT EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT, $11.00 gal., good for 300,000 miles with no additives to add, they are in it. Off to the next project.