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[Saw Collector]

My concerns are no concern of yours.

Ok. Carry on.
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[cuinrearview]

Ok. Carry on.
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I don't like your tone. I'll have you know I moderate a Furby collectors message board, so I know how a forum is supposed to be ran.

 

[JohnnyBlade]

I don't like your tone. I'll have you know I moderate a Furby collectors message board, so I know how a forum is supposed to be ran.

He said Furby
I thought this was our safe space? I see nothing but volatility. Gonna have to report this to Worsham

 

[Dub11]

How do I know if I'm a sensitive member?

this is how.

 

[sawmikaze]

this is how. View attachment 311631

Well played.

 

[Jason628]

I think anyone whoze gets offended by someone typing something on the interwebs oughta put the dagumm phone down and grow some testsickles.

 

[Jason628]

Speaking of testsickles I Damm near froze mine off. I had my Chevy all apart and fixed her up with new seals and gaskets and water pump and whathaveyou... well the frigging thermostat (bought random cheap one on rockauto) is some bs "fail safe" thermostat that is supposed to protect the engine somehow by locking all the way open supposedly when it gets too hot which, sounds kinda good in theory but, the truck usually sits a little above 200 degrees on a warm day and the thermostat is a 195 degree thermostat. Had no idear about these fail safe things and just dropped it in. Well it stuck wide open and I couldn't figure out why the darn thing had no heat and the temp gauge wouldn't move after idling for an hour and then holding her at like 3k rpm for 5 minutes. Lesson learned don't ever buy motorad fail safe thermostats.... I went to buy a new one and the frigging parts guy is like would you like the fail safe thermostat for $10 more and I'm like f you!

 

[redline4]

Speaking of testsickles I Damm near froze mine off. I had my Chevy all apart and fixed her up with new seals and gaskets and water pump and whathaveyou... well the frigging thermostat (bought random cheap one on rockauto) is some bs "fail safe" thermostat that is supposed to protect the engine somehow by locking all the way open supposedly when it gets too hot which, sounds kinda good in theory but, the truck usually sits a little above 200 degrees on a warm day and the thermostat is a 195 degree thermostat. Had no idear about these fail safe things and just dropped it in. Well it stuck wide open and I couldn't figure out why the darn thing had no heat and the temp gauge wouldn't move after idling for an hour and then holding her at like 3k rpm for 5 minutes. Lesson learned don't ever buy motorad fail safe thermostats.... I went to buy a new one and the frigging parts guy is like would you like the fail safe thermostat for $10 more and I'm like f you!

O.e.m. for thermostats only.
Unless it's discontinued from the manufacturer, it's one of the parts I will refuse to install aftermarket.

 

[Duce]

Speaking of testsickles I Damm near froze mine off. I had my Chevy all apart and fixed her up with new seals and gaskets and water pump and whathaveyou... well the frigging thermostat (bought random cheap one on rockauto) is some bs "fail safe" thermostat that is supposed to protect the engine somehow by locking all the way open supposedly when it gets too hot which, sounds kinda good in theory but, the truck usually sits a little above 200 degrees on a warm day and the thermostat is a 195 degree thermostat. Had no idear about these fail safe things and just dropped it in. Well it stuck wide open and I couldn't figure out why the darn thing had no heat and the temp gauge wouldn't move after idling for an hour and then holding her at like 3k rpm for 5 minutes. Lesson learned don't ever buy motorad fail safe thermostats.... I went to buy a new one and the frigging parts guy is like would you like the fail safe thermostat for $10 more and I'm like f you!

I prefer them. Rather have them fail open, over failing closed. Rather return home, then be stuck on roadside with overheated motor.

 

[huskyboy]

Damn Chevys. Lol

 

[Jason628]

I prefer them. Rather have them fail open, over failing closed. Rather return home, then be stuck on roadside with overheated motor.

I get the idea behind it but, it was brand new and I let the truck idle for a while like I normally do and it stuck open. Might test it on the stove to see what temperature it locks open at... I've never come close to overheating with that engine and it's been in Arizona with 115 degree heat and running the ac.

 

[Duce]

Damn Chevys. Lol

That's why I purchased a GMC. Professional Grade.

 

[redline4]

I prefer them. Rather have them fail open, over failing closed. Rather return home, then be stuck on roadside with overheated motor.

Depending on ambient temp and driving conditions, stuck open can result in overheating too.
It does not allow enough time for the coolant to "cool" in the radiator.

 

[Jason628]

Right I need to build my damn Ford. Got a clean 66 body and a 75 f100 4x4 running gear. Got a 390 and a 4spd I plan on using.

 

[huskyboy]

That's why I purchased a GMC. Professional Grade.

Could be worse. Could be driving a truck with a ecoboom in it. Lol

 

[Duce]

Depending on ambient temp and driving conditions, stuck open can result in overheating too.
It does not allow enough time for the coolant to "cool" in the radiator.

I will take that chance over running closed.

 

[Jason628]

I stick to things that are simple to work on. If I was to buy a newer Chevrolet it would have an LS with a cable operated throttle. My newest vehicle is an 06 and I've been driving around with a cel forever. (Electric smog pump took a dump) I hate working on it....

 

[Jason628]

My buddy has a 01 gmc 2500 with the 8.1 it is a bad mofo but, has throttle control issues. We have replaced the pedal position sensor, control module and tried a different throttle body and it will still randomly throw a code and go to reduced engine power. A new throttle body for it is $400. Currently he is driving around with his scan tool plugged in so he can clear the code and get it out of reduced power mode.

 

[Jason628]

I will take that chance over running closed.

Driving around with a stuck open thermostat in cold weather is not fun. It now gets up to normal temperature and I have heat.

 

[redline4]

My buddy has a 01 gmc 2500 with the 8.1 it is a bad mofo but, has throttle control issues. We have replaced the pedal position sensor, control module and tried a different throttle body and it will still randomly throw a code and go to reduced engine power. A new throttle body for it is $400. Currently he is driving around with his scan tool plugged in so he can clear the code and get it out of reduced power mode.

Pretty good chance it's the wire terminals in the connector at the throttle body.
I should be able to get you a part number for a new connector with leads if you wanted.
I had an 02 with the 8.1