Recent content by Hot Foot Hank

Okay figured out my shop helper thought it would be a good idea to put an entire bottle of Seafoam in the crank case before the oil change then run it up to operating temp before changing the oil. “To help clean it out cuz it’s an old motor” I did the thermostat and oil cooler thee next day...

Sensor didn’t fix it. 11psi at hot idle 24@1200 27@1500. 32-34 at 2500 60+ over 3500. Used to be 22@hot 34@1200 42@2500 60+@3600 Bought is with 174k Ran Valvoline 5-20 for 5,500 Ran mobile xp with xp wix for 7800 changed filters at 50 hours Switched to mobile super syn 5-20 and wix 10010 for...

Oooh and it’s felt super sluggish with that 180 t stat. Typically it can pull any grade in 5th with the cruse on setting around 2500 rpm. But it was struggling dropping down to 4th to maintain 65. So the 180 one is NOT the answer. Read lots of mixed comments before trying it myself and I think I...

Little side track here. Oil pressure indication issues started day after changing the oil cooler and putting in the Mishimoto 180 t stat. Ran it for 300 miles highway. Yea the 180 t stat maintains 185 and oil temp of 172-176. Ambient air was low this week so unfortunately no tests in the heat...