I need to know if I am right
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I need to know if I am right
To all of you guys who have the 180 stat installed. is the NAPA part number 530080? my cousin works at napa and says he can get me a stat for cheap. I think they are like $10 from what I have been reading. I just need to know if I am right about the number... any feedback is appreciated.
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RE: I need to know if I am right
nevermind... I found this post, and I guess it says it works...
https://dodgeforum.com/m_469135/tm.htm
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https://dodgeforum.com/m_469135/tm.htm
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RE: I need to know if I am right
yeah, I will prolly just use my dremel... how big is the notch? I havent got the truck into the garage to swap it yet... I assume it is to line it up... also, superdak... do you remember how much fluid is in the system. I think the service manual said 3 1/2 gallons. but I have read someplace on here that it was like 5... just wondering what container to use to catch it in is all.
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RE: I need to know if I am right
all you need to do is drain the radiator about 2 gallons. when you unbolt the housing for the stat becarfull not to get fluid in eyes.some will drain out but not much less than a pint. also the drain **** is only cheap plastic so dont break it. here is a pic of the stats the 195 is on the left and the 180 in the middle
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RE: I need to know if I am right
yeah, the truck is basicly brand new. less than 13K. I dont think it needs changed. but I prolly will drain it a ways. My question is how precise does this notch have to be?
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From: ct.
RE: I need to know if I am right
just good enogh so the rubber gasket that you take of the factory stat fits. mine is not perfect so i turned the gasket inside out and cut the rubber nipple off. but becareful if you do this not to cut through the gasket