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Crappy thermostat luck!
#1
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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#2
Bronco did great this morning. Temp averaged 195°… heater was toasty too!

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#3
Thats not good, you installed mine and we both remember how that turned out.
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#4
so far its still doing good...hope this one keeps it up lol


yeah, glad i didnt have your problems lol
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
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#5
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.

No transmission comments. Too soon.
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.Confusedmokin:
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#6
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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#7
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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