How to install T-stat?
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How to install T-stat?
the T-stat im going to install has an arrow on it. the arrow is on the opposite side of the little BB valve thingy (not sure whats the real name is).
Should the arrow point towards the front of the truck...which would put the little BB thingy towards the back of the truck....or does it matter.
Should the arrow point towards the front of the truck...which would put the little BB thingy towards the back of the truck....or does it matter.
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Just drop it in there, no difference. Make sure to clean around and in that t-stat grove any setiment and such and make sure the stat goes in then put the rubber seal on top then the housing. Just for added protection, from a leak, a light bead, very light bead of hi-temp. Permatex around the housing-pump mating surface for added leak protection.
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Yes, By all means get yourself a billet housing from Dieselsite, and also a new set of bolts from an International dealer if you've got 1 close otherwise Ford, and put some anti-seize on them when you install.
Be VERY careful removing the old bolts as many have broken them off, make double sure that the surface on the water pump is CLEAN before re-assembly.
I think Dieselsite also has the 203* TStat and MAY even have the bolts now too.....
Be VERY careful removing the old bolts as many have broken them off, make double sure that the surface on the water pump is CLEAN before re-assembly.
I think Dieselsite also has the 203* TStat and MAY even have the bolts now too.....
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thanks yall....yeah i got the dieselsite housing and 203* T-stat but after reading some of the comments here decided to go with the motorcraft stat.
i took the old stat out yesterday and it looks exactly like the 203*...i havent had the truck long so i'm not sure what all has been done. are there any other stats that look exactly like the 203*....same wording and everything.
i took the old stat out yesterday and it looks exactly like the 203*...i havent had the truck long so i'm not sure what all has been done. are there any other stats that look exactly like the 203*....same wording and everything.
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What temp is stamped on it? It is usually in Celsius/Centigrade. 90*C is 195*F. The 203*F would be 95*C.
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they dont say....both the old one and the new 203* just say 64MM USA and on the bottom say STC.
the motorcraft i'm putting in did have the temp...in celsius. i did the conversion and it equals 192.2F i think it was
whats the best way to get the old housing out of the upper hose? i havent tried heating it yet but ive pulled and yanked
the motorcraft i'm putting in did have the temp...in celsius. i did the conversion and it equals 192.2F i think it was
whats the best way to get the old housing out of the upper hose? i havent tried heating it yet but ive pulled and yanked
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I gave my DS 203* stat away, so I don't have it to check that out. Do you have the Motorcraft RT-1201?
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whats the best way to get the old housing out of the upper hose?
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