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    #1

    Thermostat housing

    I know one of those bolts is a bitch to get at, on the SEFI cars. What kinda tool do I need to make life easier?
    '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
    '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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    #2
    Nevermind, I searched and found out what I need to know. I was going to delete this but I guess we can't delete our posts anymore...
    '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
    '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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      #3
      I find an open end wrench is the easiest...
      1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
      Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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        #4
        last time i messed with a housing on the car i used a wrence/needlenose pliers

        RIP Jason P Harril, we'll miss ya bro

        '80 Town Coupé
        '84 Towncar - Teh Cobra TC, 408w powered
        '16 Ram 1500 CC Outdoorsman, Hemi/3.92/8sp 4x4

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          #5
          ratcheting wrench yo
          Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
          'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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            #6
            Ratcheting wrench worked...to get it loose and to tighten it, yay 18 bucks for a wrench I barely used.

            BUT, the thermostat is replaced and it's still overheating. What's next? Radiator? Waterpump?
            '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
            '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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              #7
              How fast does it overheat? Could be plugged radiator and/or bad fan clutch. The water pumps usually don't fail internally, mostly its just the seal or the bearing that goes out. Usually they keep on pumping even while puking water like mad.
              86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
              5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

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              1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

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              I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                #8
                It took awhile. I drove it around for a little before I saw it puking again. I'm gonna get a new cap, see if that helps. Then I'll go for a radiator.

                Also, yea the fan clutch is bad. It's been like that since I got the car how many years ago. It's on the list lol
                Last edited by boXman; 07-25-2006, 10:15 PM.
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                '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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                  #9
                  I'm an idiot. I just replaced the radiator in the wagon, so I can use that. Plus the cap is good...so, it should be fixed tomorrow....I HOPE.
                  '89 Ford LTD Crown Vic - '92 Ford F-150 Custom -
                  '95 Ford Bronco XL -

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                    #10
                    i wish that they didnt have plaxstic ends or i would solder mine so=ince it is leaking from the radiator on the passenger top side. i need to flush the system and put a different radiator in Baby. i just helped a panther owner on the road out yesterday, monday. they had a blown radiator hose and they were surprised i had one. i told them i stock up parts to fix my big ford. thatey had a 1989 TC.
                    Addicted to 86-87 Panthers

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                      #11
                      my radiator has metal tanks woohoo
                      Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
                      'LTD HPP' 85 Vic (my rusty baby) '06 Honda Reflex 250cc 'Baileys' 91 Vic (faded cream puff) ClifFord 'ODB' 88 P72 (SOLD) '77 LTDII (RIP)
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                      85HPP's most noteworthy mods: CFI to SEFI conversion w/HO upperstuff headers & flowmasters P71 airbox Towncar seats LED dash light-show center console w/5 gauge package LED 3rd brake light 3G alternator mini starter washer/coolant bottle upgrade Towncar power trunk pull underhood fuse/relay box 16" HPP wheels - police swaybars w/poly rubbers - budget Alpine driven 10 speaker stereo

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