Heater blows but never really get hot, also temp gauge cold.

Tiny
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Heater blows but never really get hot, also temp gauge is always stuck on cold. Just want to get an opinion this. Could it be heater core? Thermostat?
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Sunday, January 21st, 2007 AT 12:20 PM

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Tiny
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Most heat problems (or lack of) is usually related to the heater core becoming clog. However I don't think this is the case with your car. Since the car is not running at proper temperatrure, I would suspect that the thermostat is stuck open or has been removed.
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Monday, January 22nd, 2007 AT 9:46 AM
Tiny
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I also have this problem, I own an 82 150 and not only do I have problems with the heater not blowing hot enough, I think I have a major draft comming frome somewhere.
And my temp gauge never works either, but my odometer never does either.
I had my fan go out and now its directly wired to the battery and I noticed that my heater core doesnt stay warm for more than 20 seconds after I turn the key off.
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Monday, January 22nd, 2007 AT 10:23 AM

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