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  1. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    Can you believe our new buses have a computer controlled muffler system !!! There is more electronic crap on these things then "you can shake a stick at" ! There are 5 main modules just for the interior electronics. Then there are the engine ECM the transmission ECM and the traction control and...
  2. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    I almost put one on mine last year, but after I thought about it for awhile I decided since I don't drive that many miles anyway "What is the difference ? " .
  3. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    The problem with "Flex" fans is that you need to replace them on a regular basis . If you don't, you run the risk of having a broken blade go through your radiator.
  4. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    I like electric fans and hydraulic fans, but I hate it when they go wonky ! The times I have spent troubleshooting electric fans and hydraulic fans are way too many ! Of course these are on transit busses and are computer controlled with all the relays and valves that go with it. I just like the...
  5. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    I have to write myself notes to remember to do something the next day ! I have a special place on the kitchen counter. Funny thing is though, I can remember doing things in my forty's and earlier like it was yesterday ! It's these last 2 decades that are becoming blurry, except work though...
  6. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    Welldigger, you never said that, it was from WillWagner. So your not loosing your mind, at least yet ;)
  7. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    Around here in the West side of Washington I have to drive my truck with the winter cover on to get the temperature up to at least 170 degrees in the winter. Most times I just use a piece of heavy cardboard on the front of the radiator. For an engine with such high compression it sure runs...
  8. rustystud

    Changing the thermostat questions

    Actually you do not need to replace this seal around the thermostat unless it is torn or otherwise damaged. Almost all industrial engines use this style of thermostat and seal. I have replaced countless thermostat's and have only replaced this seal maybe 10 times ( OK maybe 20 ). If you do...
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