460 thermostat housing bolts,,
Hi, Our old motor home is running almost to the hot line on temp gauge. I just tried to remove thermostat to replace it. Both bolts are rusted tight. I don't want to snap them off. Any one have a way ...
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I went to a 180* on our older Fords also. We had the carbed RV and to V6 EFI TBirds. I wouldn't go all the way to 160* since even that 84 460's system makes a few decisions based on temperature.
Even if I wasn't planning to change the T'stat, I'd want to be able to get those fasteners out. What if it actually DID jam shut on the road? I carried a spare, along with a gasket and a tube of gasket sealant. Tools, of course.
J&J is right. Good chance it still won't center the gauge in its temp range. Ours ran toward the hot side, and I replaced the radiator. New radiator didn't bring it down. The fan clutch usually idled at road speed but would clutch in with a roar on even slight uphills.
Even if I wasn't planning to change the T'stat, I'd want to be able to get those fasteners out. What if it actually DID jam shut on the road? I carried a spare, along with a gasket and a tube of gasket sealant. Tools, of course.
J&J is right. Good chance it still won't center the gauge in its temp range. Ours ran toward the hot side, and I replaced the radiator. New radiator didn't bring it down. The fan clutch usually idled at road speed but would clutch in with a roar on even slight uphills.
