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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Like the subject says, my coolant temp is running low, giving me low heat. When I say low, I'm guessing maybe 150. My first thought was the thermostat was stuck open, so I replaced it with the same results. I am using the stock 195 thermostat. My other thought was that it was just cause it was so cold at the time with -20's wind chill, but now it's in the upper 30's and no change. I flushed the system this fall to avoid the low heat issue. Could debris in the heater core cause the coolant temp to be low? I know it will cause low heat output in the cab, but didn't think this would have an effect on the coolant temp. Any ideas?

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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do you have an electric fan?
with a clutch fan your truck could just be running cool

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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No, it's just the stock clutch fan. Wouldn't mind an electric one though.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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No, it's just the stock clutch fan. Wouldn't mind an electric one though.
I hear that!
 
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