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Crappy thermostat luck!
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02-18-2013, 09:19 PM
When I installed the 306 I put a lil warmer stat in(180°) thinking this would be best...using a "fail safe". Well as I learned...you can't tell its bad unless...you just never get to temp.

So fast forward some... just before last novrun... I replaced it with stock style 185°… since then, been fighting the same problem. Today I decided to replace it AGAIN! Welp...surprise it some how got cocked!! Causing it to not reach temps. Installed a new 190° and after 3 attempts...truck got to 185,187,183 after 30 min cool downs. Each time temp was around 150 or so.

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02-19-2013, 10:50 AM
Bronco did great this morning. Temp averaged 195°… heater was toasty too!

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02-20-2013, 08:31 AM
Thats not good, you installed mine and we both remember how that turned out.
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02-20-2013, 09:01 AM
so far its still doing good...hope this one keeps it up lol


yeah, glad i didnt have your problems lol
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02-21-2013, 12:51 PM
Hey dude. When I get back in town I will teach you how to properly install a thermostat without breaking it!

Hope this one works out for ya.

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02-21-2013, 04:17 PM
It goes together just like doing a trans filter. How bout you guys do that and have Clay tighten it all up... Confusedupergrin:

Edit- Oops, didn't see the bottom of your post. Oh well
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02-21-2013, 05:09 PM
Hey genius, the 4R trans filter does not bolt on like a C4; it is a push on fit. Whatcha got now?

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