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Old 03-05-2011, 01:40 AM
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what is a normal temp.im pretty sure 210 is way to hot.my grampas truck has twice as many miles as mine and it runs at 165.should i flush the radiator and change the thermostat
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 08:10 AM
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i would change thermostat they are a 195 i belive. ur gramps is probly stuck open. ONLY USE MOTORCRAFT OR IH THERMOSTATS!! aftermarket ones do not have the propper collant bypass in them,
 
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Old 03-05-2011, 02:13 PM
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alright thanks
 
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