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Old 07-09-2013, 09:50 PM
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replaced the water pump, bled all the air out, tested the radiator, and still goes to 250. my only options at this point is a blown head gasket, or clogged artery somewhere in the block.
 
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Try putting a pressure tester on the radiator and start the truck up. If you notice the gauge on the pressure tester rising very quickly, you likely have a blown head gasket and/or cracked head.
 
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Wouldn't you have coolant in your oil (milky looking oil) if you had a blown head gasket and/or cracked head?
 
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Originally Posted by moparfanactic92
alright, another update. decided to check for my self the sending unit. took the thermostat back out amd ran without it, and it never budged from about 180, so the switch is fine. i dont know what the hell to do, but i love the truck to much to give up on it. any ideas will help
Still sounds like a defective thermostat. Try another one or test it in a pot of water with a thermometer.
 
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