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Operating Temperature.

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#1 ·
I really think my engine is not getting up to its needed temperature but I need to know what your trucks are running at before I know. Here's what mine sits at after almost 45 minutes of city driving.
 
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#3 ·
That was a thought I just wasn't sure, and really don't just wanna throw parts at it.
 
#4 ·
Well, the sending unit is cheap, so it's not an expensive part to toss at it.

If not - find someone with a non-contact thermometer, and see how hot the thermostat cover / water outlet is, and how hot the top of the radiator and the upper radiator hoses are.

If they're consonate with a 210F temp, you're good, it's just the sending unit. If they're consonant with a 140-150F temp, you've got a problem.

If they're consonant with the lower temps, I'd check the thermostat first.

RwP
 
#8 ·
See, I thought about that but wanted to be sure. I know I have a stock thermostat and a 3.9.
 
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