thinking of getting a hotter t stat to keep the motor running warmer
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Originally posted by Wilson View Postthinking of getting a hotter t stat to keep the motor running warmer
My truck seems to run a tad warmer since I put the V3 on. Can't tell much by the stock gauge, but it does seem to use the fan a bit more since I installed the system.
Maybe it's just my imagination though....Greasin & Grinin
Vegi oil powered since Aug 08
2006 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Vegistroke converted 1/27/13!!
2008 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
2005 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
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Wanting to know same thing. Since I'll be doing a flush soon (http://www.dinofuelalternatives.com/...read.php?t=126) and probably go ahead and replace the thermostat, what thermo "best" for the V3?2000 7.3 F-250 w/ V3
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I upgraded to a 203 thermostat, around (instead of through) the belt upper rad hose and billet T-stat housing from dieselsite when I changed to the red (extended life) coolant a few months back. Vehicle mileage may have gone up .1 mpg or so....Last edited by Geodad; 09-02-2008, 02:13 PM.Gary
2003 7.3L Excursion - 213k
1985 Mercedes 300D - 279k
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My friend Spotty over at diesel stop(my installer) is and he told me in the winter it helps truck operate easier on WVO.I too am looking at that as my next upgrade (when i do coolant flush)2000 7.3X V3 So much fun,so little time,Support small Oil,burn WVO,Free and greasy down the road I go!!!!!!!!!!completely self sufficient and proud of it. (Wood furnace.....X.......solar pontoon....solarsheat twins this summer.....I don't Know much.......I'm just a hillbilly with too many guns..............
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Originally posted by lancaster,pa View PostCurious as to what value the stock thermostat is. - PatrickGreasin & Grinin
Vegi oil powered since Aug 08
2006 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Vegistroke converted 1/27/13!!
2008 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
2005 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
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Originally posted by Marv View PostDo they make warmer t-stats for these trucks? Admittedly, I've never looked...I guess some of the race apps might have something different.
My truck seems to run a tad warmer since I put the V3 on. Can't tell much by the stock gauge, but it does seem to use the fan a bit more since I installed the system.
Maybe it's just my imagination though....
I've noticed the same thing with the fan coming on more. You and I are further south than most of the vegistrokers commenting here.2000 F250 7.3L
Vegistroke installed July 12, 2008
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Originally posted by triplemoutdoors View PostMarv,
I've noticed the same thing with the fan coming on more. You and I are further south than most of the vegistrokers commenting here.
I could just be my imagination...anytime I work or my car/truck I always become more aware of what it's doing and continually look for something to go wrong...haha. I guess I'm just paranoid.
Truck seems to run just fine though...so it hasn't worried me. Temps here have been consistently in the low 90's so I'm sure that's having an effect on it.
What kind of temps have you guys been seeing out there?Greasin & Grinin
Vegi oil powered since Aug 08
2006 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Vegistroke converted 1/27/13!!
2008 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
2005 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
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Originally posted by triplemoutdoors View PostThe high today should be 83 but the rest of the week we are back in the low 90's.Greasin & Grinin
Vegi oil powered since Aug 08
2006 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Vegistroke converted 1/27/13!!
2008 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
2005 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
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The 6.0s (at least mine) thermostats are 185*F i believe. This is the water temp i see in my commander guage when hot at idle. It runs up to 188-190 at highway speeds and 195 when working it in the hot summer.
In winter i cover the radiator up and that helps alot.Last edited by Clay; 09-03-2008, 10:20 AM._____________
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Originally posted by CHenry View PostThe 6.0s (at least mine) thermostats are 185*F i believe. This is the water temp i see in my commander guage when hot at idle. It runs up to 188-190 at highway speeds and 195 when working it in the hot summer.
In winter i cover the radiator up and that helps alot.
Wonder if there are any detrimental effects to running a hotter t-stat....Last edited by Clay; 09-03-2008, 10:21 AM.Greasin & Grinin
Vegi oil powered since Aug 08
2006 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Vegistroke converted 1/27/13!!
2008 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
2005 F-250 PSD - CC, Lariat, 4X4 - Sold
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