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ocbaud · 11-08-2004, 10:19 PM

well i changed the oil in the truck today, since its just sitting with the rearend out of it. while i was at it i decided to replace my tstat since winter is coming. was gonna replace the 180 with a 195. My elec. fans come on at 185.

so i take the tstat housing off and what do i find?? my 180 stat was stuck open. i figured it had been that way for a while but i didnt want to replace it because i was lazy and it makes a mess.

Destructo · 11-08-2004, 10:45 PM

Changing a T-Stat on mine takes all of about 5-10 mins and I don't have to buy a gasket or use silicone, I love the o-ring sealed water neck I bought.

I'm thinking about changing my 180 out for a 195 this winter also, maybe it will get me a little better fuel mileage also. But with the 180 my heat works great.

If your T-stat was stuck open it took a long time to warm up didn't it?

ocbaud · 11-08-2004, 10:50 PM

yes, it took forever.

i've got an o-ring waterneck too

but the trouble is, anytime i go to unscrew the waterneck coolant always rushs out of it

MylilBowTie · 11-09-2004, 08:22 AM

You have to drain some coolant out

hehe

piecesparts · 11-09-2004, 07:17 PM

If your system is clean inside, the truck should heat with a 180 degree T/stat. UNLESS you live where the temperatures reach a really low level and stays there until summer comes aknockin. I live in Kansas and I am running 180 degreee units in all of my vehicles.

11-08-2004, 10:19 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	so thats why my heater didnt work well....! well i changed the oil in the truck today, since its just sitting with the rearend out of it. while i was at it i decided to replace my tstat since winter is coming. was gonna replace the 180 with a 195. My elec. fans come on at 185. so i take the tstat housing off and what do i find?? my 180 stat was stuck open. i figured it had been that way for a while but i didnt want to replace it because i was lazy and it makes a mess.

11-08-2004, 10:45 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Changing a T-Stat on mine takes all of about 5-10 mins and I don't have to buy a gasket or use silicone, I love the o-ring sealed water neck I bought. I'm thinking about changing my 180 out for a 195 this winter also, maybe it will get me a little better fuel mileage also. But with the 180 my heat works great. If your T-stat was stuck open it took a long time to warm up didn't it? __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

11-09-2004, 08:22 AM	#4
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	You have to drain some coolant out hehe __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

11-08-2004, 10:50 PM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yes, it took forever. i've got an o-ring waterneck too but the trouble is, anytime i go to unscrew the waterneck coolant always rushs out of it

11-09-2004, 07:17 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	If your system is clean inside, the truck should heat with a 180 degree T/stat. UNLESS you live where the temperatures reach a really low level and stays there until summer comes aknockin. I live in Kansas and I am running 180 degreee units in all of my vehicles.



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