t-stat location on 6.0

Mattt · February 21, 2005

My 01 2500HD 6.0 always seems to run right under 210F. Im thinking it has a 195 in it, and its running somewhere near 200F. I know its not horrible, but Ive been thinking about putting in a 180 and seeing what it does. Any problem with that?

Where is the darn thing? Im not seeing its location.

1BADHD · February 22, 2005

My 01 2500HD 6.0 always seems to run right under 210F. Im thinking it has a 195 in it, and its running somewhere near 200F. I know its not horrible, but Ive been thinking about putting in a 180 and seeing what it does. Any problem with that?

Where is the darn thing? Im not seeing its location.

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A cooler stat wont do anything unless you have a tune to go with it. The stat is on the water pump housing on the pass. side of the motor.

JimWilson · February 22, 2005

How does a tune affect the opening of the t-stat?

71GMC_3/4T · February 22, 2005

How does a tune affect the opening of the t-stat?

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It doesn't. However, a tune will be able to take advantage of a cooler engine, with cooler intake temperatures.

I think I'd be looking at a fan clutch if my engine was running a little hotter than normal. Also, check the radiator for any junk that might be trapped in it (inside or out).