redandwhite
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Vehicle:- 1986 Ford Ranger pickup, 2.3 gas engine, 4x4,5 speed manual transmission.
Problem:- Can't get engine temperature over 130 to 140 degrees without covering the radiator in winter.
Heater doesn't give out enough heat for people to stay warm in winter.
Engine doesn't run as efficiently as it should.
The engine doesn't overheat during the summer.
What I have done:- Changed thermostat 6 times:- 2 from Ford dealer, 2 from Napa, and 2 from Schucks. All have been checked in a pan of water with a thermometer and all have been within spec.
Heater hose route seem to be correct.
Temp of the engine and various hoses have been taken and they are all low.
All parts of the water & heater system are in good shape.
Questions:- How should the heater hoses be routed?
What direction does the water run in the heater hoses?
Where do the ends of the heater hoses connect, specifically?
Any ideas, please!
Problem:- Can't get engine temperature over 130 to 140 degrees without covering the radiator in winter.
Heater doesn't give out enough heat for people to stay warm in winter.
Engine doesn't run as efficiently as it should.
The engine doesn't overheat during the summer.
What I have done:- Changed thermostat 6 times:- 2 from Ford dealer, 2 from Napa, and 2 from Schucks. All have been checked in a pan of water with a thermometer and all have been within spec.
Heater hose route seem to be correct.
Temp of the engine and various hoses have been taken and they are all low.
All parts of the water & heater system are in good shape.
Questions:- How should the heater hoses be routed?
What direction does the water run in the heater hoses?
Where do the ends of the heater hoses connect, specifically?
Any ideas, please!