My t-stat is getting kind of sticky. The motor gets a little warmer before it lets loose and the temperature drops.
I had the truck at the Cummins shop a while back and they said it wanted to overheat when they had it on the dyno. They said it was probably just the thermostat.
I haven't had an issue with overheating, just what I described above.
Anyhow, I went on Rock Auto.com to buy a thermostat and there was quite a spread price wise.
Does it matter?

Thanks in advance.

Peter

 

Use the Cummins part. Top hat style stat is much more reliable than a cheaper witches cap style stat (look at the side profile to tell the difference). The top hat style doesn't bind as easily. Keep in mind that overheating the head is not a good thing.

 

Second the Cummins T'stat. Just ask Haulin in Dixie

 

I dont buy anything for the engine

other than at the dealership, well cept the oil change and so forth, does anyone have a parts number for the t stat from cummins? ill be changin mine and my coolant soon..

Best!

Tx

 

See if this will help. Here

 

Is there a link like that for the 12v engines?
The dealer is the absolute last place I go to buy parts.
Getting raped at the fuel pumps is bad enough. I am definitely not going to get screwed if I have a choice.

Peter

 

u make a valid pt

Unfortunately for me, its the place ive been turned to for my recent mishaps with my ride...

Tx

 

We buy our parts from cummins, cheaper than the dealer.

 

The above link has parts #'s listed from 1989-2002.

 

For your '94 here http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/Facts/94specs.html

 

I put one in my truck 4-5 yrs ago for a Dodge 95 360 gas engine,you can get them anywhere.Otherwise everthing comes from Cummins.
Bob