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Elmo
Dodge Dakota
8/06/2001
03:43:37
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What is a 180 Tstat? OK...
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Phillip Murph
Dodge Dakota
8/06/2001
11:34:25
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The 180 Degree Thermostat you see people refer to replaces the stock thermostat that comes in the truck. The specs call for a 195 degree thermostat, which some think makes the truck run too hot.
I replaced mine and it helped the "spark knock" that you see people complain about.
Just a note... if you replace it yourself, it can be a pain. I took me a good hour of work just to get the old gasket material off, so allow some time. Not a hard job, but a pain.
Phillip
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BillArf
Dodge Dakota
8/06/2001
19:15:38
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I installed a Robert Shaw 180 T-stat this past weekend on my '01 Dakota QC 4.7 with 5,700 miles on it and the procedure took about an hour for me. Found the T Stat at Auto Zone, the part number is GT 755-180 and it cost me $5.99. Anyway, install was easy for this novice. Can tell you the hardest part was getting to the darn upper bolt that holds the thermostat housing in place. The gasket on my old T Stat came off in seconds and went on the new T Stat easily. Guess cause my truck is so new. SO, install went easily. Truck did run HOT for a moment after install until I bleed the system. Yes, did remove the negative battery cable during the install so computer has to relearn.
Bill in NY
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BillArf
Dodge Dakota
8/06/2001
19:26:08
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I forgot to mention that I changed out the T Stat to the Robert Shaw 180 T Stat because I have heard here and elsewhere that my 4.7 Magnum builds power better I guess you would say in the 180 degree temp. range. Also, heard it can help reduce/eliminate pinging but I have not had a pinging problem with my truck. Anyway, with the new T Stat my trucks temp guage is reading a much lower temp. Bill in NY
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y2kgibbly
Dodge Dakota
8/07/2001
17:33:33
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Question for Bill Arf. Where exactly on the 4.7L did you find the thermostat. A buddy and I looked for 2 hours the other night and couldn't figure out the exact location.
Also, if you switch the t-stat on a 4.7L, get some autolite 3923 spark plugs. They run cooler than stock, and are dyno proven to add 4 hp instantly(make sure they are copper core, not platinum).
Thanks.
2001 CC 4.7L auto Z-Tube 3923's
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BillArf
Dodge Dakota
8/07/2001
21:48:05
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On the 4.7 follow the LOWER radiator hose to the engine block where you will find the housing you need to remove by removing two bolts. The T Stat is in that housing. Bill in Ny
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ELMO
Dodge Dakota
8/07/2001
23:56:54
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HEY THANKS FOR THE INFO, DOES IT MAKE THE ENGINE RUN COOLER AT ALL?
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cdak
Dodge Dakota
8/08/2001
07:11:20
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Hey guys i've got an 5.2l club cab 98" just wondering can you run an 180 Tstat in the winter with -25 temp or am i better off changing it back to a 195 before winter hits and how can i stop engine knocking on start-up. So far i've changed my oil to Moble 1 synthetic. Any idea's guys?
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weebedna
Dodge Dakota
8/08/2001
07:15:05
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the truck will run cooler with the 180 thermo on the 4.7 according to temp gauge...just don't forget to bleed the coolant system of air or it will run hotter! Just LOOSEN the bleed plug near the pressure cap using a hex wrench while the truck is running and until it gets hot and only coolant drips from the plug.
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