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Old 11-16-2008, 11:47 PM
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anyone know what temp a thermostat for a 12v is suposed to pop at, the one i bout is a 180* thermostat but when it was the oil, water sludge mix in my radiator it didnt pop till 195* does something sound off here
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 12:02 AM
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Mine usually pops at the 180/190* temp area.I'm trying to find the repair book for my truck right know to get the right temps.
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 12:04 AM
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let me know if you find one and were im needing the torque specs for my 12v head and oil cooler bolts to set the gaskets corectly
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 01:24 AM
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No problem.

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According to my book.The thermostat for a diesel egine is supposed to open at 188-degrees f.
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 11:18 PM
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is your book one of thos harvys or harlin repair manuals?
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 10:05 AM
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if you want tourqe specs go to your local dodge dealer and ask them to print them out for you. thats what i did.
 
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Old 11-18-2008, 10:27 AM
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oh thats a good idea i never thought of that
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:22 AM
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Me either.good idea.But i got the torque specs from Haynes Repair Manual.
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:24 AM
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i was thinkin i might go buy one of those just to have around arent they only about $20?
 
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Old 11-19-2008, 12:35 AM
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Yup,i think i paid around $20/25.
 
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