1992 Ford F-150 ENGINE NOT HEATING UP?

Tiny
ARHBAMA
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  • 1992 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 213,500 MILES
HAVE A HIGH MILAGE 1992 F150 WITH TEMP GAUGE OUT. ALTERNATE TEMP GAUGE INSTALLED AND NOT REGISTERING OR WORKING. ENGINE RUNS FINE, BUT HOSE DOES'NT SEEM TO BE AS TIGHT AS IT SHOULD. HOSE IS WARM BUT NOT HOT. HEATER IN CAB BLOWS COLD AIR. COULD MY THERMISTAT BE STUCK MAKING THE ENGINE RUN COLDER THAN IT SHOULD.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 9:59 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, it is possible. You can remove it and place it in boiling water over stove and use a meter capable of hot temps. To see if it is opening correclty. Should open around 170F.

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 10:04 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your time. Sounds like a plan, i'll try it
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 7:14 PM

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