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10-15-2002, 09:43 PM
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No, this isn't about a lift pump.<br><br>I replaced my T-stat last winter when it was sticking open with a 180* unit from Cummins. While driving to work this evening I noticed it is stuck open again. >
<br><br>Has anyone else been having problems with the T-stat?<br><br>It's not that big of a deal to replace it's just anoying. :
<br><br>Thanks <br>Darrell
<br><br>Has anyone else been having problems with the T-stat?<br><br>It's not that big of a deal to replace it's just anoying. :<br><br>Thanks <br>Darrell
10-15-2002, 10:30 PM
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On top of the head on the left side follow the radiator hose up from the radiator it's under that elbow sits right on top of the head. <br><br>You will know if it's bad, the truck will either run too hot, that meens it's stuck closed or the truck will run too cold ( as mine is doing ) and that meens it's stuck open.<br><br>The Termastat is only $20 but it really shouldn't go bad in a year. <br><br>Darrell
<br><br>You will know if it's bad, the truck will either run too hot, that meens it's stuck closed or the truck will run too cold ( as mine is doing ) and that meens it's stuck open.<br><br>The Termastat is only $20 but it really shouldn't go bad in a year. <br><br>Darrell
10-16-2002, 04:52 PM
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Ok Cool! I'll check it. It's raining today so i'll probably check it tomorrow. <br>what do you consider too cold?? mine usally sits around 170-180 unless I really push it it has never gone past 190 exept on some real hot day & the fan kicked on.<br><br>DRecu!
10-16-2002, 11:13 PM
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DRecu, Your's is just fine. <br><br>Mine wouldn't get above 160* <br><br>Put the new one in today and it's all good again. <br><br>Had heat in about 5 minutes of run time.<br><br>Darrell
<br><br>Had heat in about 5 minutes of run time.<br><br>Darrell
10-17-2002, 05:43 PM
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I had a '88 Toyota pickup that I had to replace the thermostat every fall.<br>After the first two replacements, I just knew I had to change it every fall.<br>I would take the old one out, stick it in a pan of water on the stove, just to make sure it was bad, and it was.<br><br>Didn't matter if it was a Toyota part, or aftermarket.<br><br>It became a normal part of winterizing the truck.<br><br>Maybe it was something in the water.<br><br><br>phox
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You might be right but the Cummins T-stat sure looks a lot beefier than the Dodge T-stat. :<br><br>The Dodge T-stat had one of the ears that holds the spring retainer in brake. The metal peace was broke right in half.<br><br>The Cummins T-stat is built a little heavier so I think the problem is solved for now. 
<br><br>Darrell
<br><br>The Dodge T-stat had one of the ears that holds the spring retainer in brake. The metal peace was broke right in half.<br><br>The Cummins T-stat is built a little heavier so I think the problem is solved for now. <br><br>Darrell
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