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Anyone on here a mechanic?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 6:53 pm
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Posted on 5/15/19 at 6:54 pm to MullenBoys
That's an unfortunate username for a State fan 
Posted on 5/15/19 at 6:54 pm to MullenBoys
Yes
No
Maybe
No
Maybe
Posted on 5/15/19 at 6:55 pm to MullenBoys
No but I maintain my vehicles, what's your question?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:00 pm to mpar98
quote:
No but I maintain my vehicles, what's your question?
I have several vehicles. One is an F-150 that’s a little older but I drive it once a week just so it doesn’t just sit idle.
Lately it’s been running hot but never overheats. In fact, the gauge with go up 3/4 of the way and then go back down to it’s normal temp, as if something is stuck and then releases.
Does that sound like my water pump is going out or an obstuction in my radiator. It seems to me if the thermastat was stuck then it would just keep getting hotter until it got overheated. Any idea?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:13 pm to MullenBoys
Does it go back down when moving?
Check coolant.
If not full that’s the problem.
If full, then check if your fan is coming on.
If neither of those, it’s the thermostat
Check coolant.
If not full that’s the problem.
If full, then check if your fan is coming on.
If neither of those, it’s the thermostat
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:13 pm to MullenBoys
no but I know the difference between a petcock and a throwout bearing
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:15 pm to pwejr88
Coolant is full and fan works fine. Well, if it’s the thermastat that’s easy. Thx.
ETA: Yes it goes back down when moving as well as it runs hot when moving. This is a first for me lol.
ETA: Yes it goes back down when moving as well as it runs hot when moving. This is a first for me lol.
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:17 pm to MullenBoys
Yeah check YouTube on to replace and the symptoms of a bad thermostat... that's what I'm thinking
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:18 pm to MullenBoys
Fan clutch
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:18 pm to Bedhog
Or electric fan
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:16 pm to pwejr88
quote:
Does it go back down when moving? Check coolant. If not full that’s the problem. If full, then check if your fan is coming on. If neither of those, it’s the thermostat
To answer your question I would go with this.
To help you out though I would suggest not owning a Ford.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:32 pm to MullenBoys
Thermostats can wear and get a spot that sticks on them and unstick when it gets hot enough.
Fan clutch could be going out
The impeller on the water pump could be getting worn or spun from the shaft.
Assuming there are no leaks, I’d check the fan cutch and if it’s okay, change the water pump and tstat
Fan clutch could be going out
The impeller on the water pump could be getting worn or spun from the shaft.
Assuming there are no leaks, I’d check the fan cutch and if it’s okay, change the water pump and tstat
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:36 pm to MullenBoys
Probably a faulty canuter valve. That or your rotator splints are shot.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:40 pm to genro
Intake might need replaced.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:43 pm to MullenBoys
It sounds like the thermostat. Be sure to get a new gasket when you replace it.
Most Fords have a weep hole that will begin leaking slowly when the water pump is about to go out. If there is no water leaking (Not A/C condensation) your water pump is probably fine.
What year and motor?
Most Fords have a weep hole that will begin leaking slowly when the water pump is about to go out. If there is no water leaking (Not A/C condensation) your water pump is probably fine.
What year and motor?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 9:04 pm to MullenBoys
Are you Mike Rutherford trying to get the band back together?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 9:08 pm to MullenBoys
Check the specs on the end-line for the rotary girder.
Posted on 5/15/19 at 9:26 pm to MullenBoys
I own the following:
Jeep
BMW
Ford truck
So yes, I am a mechanic. What do you want?
ETA: Who the frick deletes th text from their original post? Ban yourself you a-hole.
Jeep
BMW
Ford truck
So yes, I am a mechanic. What do you want?
ETA: Who the frick deletes th text from their original post? Ban yourself you a-hole.
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 5/15/19 at 9:31 pm to MullenBoys
quote:
Anyone on here a mechanic?
I'm the charlie daniels of the torque wrench.
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