Stressed Out

rottenronnie said:
It's 43F here today.
Your truck should run right at 170.
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So, the bleeder is frozen, and I don't want to risk snapping it off. Need to get some PB Blaster on it for a day or so. I was able to get a little more air out of the system, but just a little. Engine still takes forever to get to the 200° mark, then it just stays there. No creeping up, and just a tad bit down. I really think the supplier sent the wrong one.
I now have a new problem. My power steering cap will be here Tuesday, but now the pump is making that typical noise of low fluid. Pulled the trigger and ordered a whole new pump, with reservoir, and I also bought a new PS pulley. The pulley is almost as much as the pump assy. Found out the reason for that, is because the pulley has a built in damper, interesting.
 
Thermostats need to be completely submerged in liquid.
If there is an air pocket, they can't work properly; and it doesn't take much.
 
rottenronnie said:
Thermostats need to be completely submerged in liquid.
If there is an air pocket, they can't work properly; and it doesn't take much.
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Ya know, I thought I had a decent knowledge of engines, turns out, I guess I only know the basics. Thanks for the insight on the thermostat.
 
95 horsepower in the old Ford flatheads was considered huge power.
Engines keep getting smaller, more powerful, more efficient AND meet emissions.
We are all still learning.
Just in time for electric motors to take over.
 
rottenronnie said:
95 horsepower in the old Ford flatheads was considered huge power.
Engines keep getting smaller, more powerful, more efficient AND meet emissions.
We are all still learning.
Just in time for electric motors to take over.
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Last weekend I was challenged by a Toyota sports car. We launched, and I got ahead of him. He managed to creep up and we were basically neck and neck until we had to slow for the next light. We were doing over 120 mph before letting off. Never seen a toyota that looked like it. I googled it and found out I was racing the new 2020 Supra. Fast car! 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. I was impressed at the speed.
 
The 2020 Supra is (supposed to be) a 12.3 car at sea level. 13 seconds here.

You also weigh 2000 pounds more and push a LOT more air.

Out having fun it sounds like to me!
 
rottenronnie said:
The 2020 Supra is (supposed to be) a 12.3 car at sea level. 13 seconds here.

You also weigh 2000 pounds more and push a LOT more air.

Out having fun it sounds like to me!
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uphill pointy stick .....
You get the picture
Oh just thinking out loud.
Just because the thermostat is going to start opening at 170, won't change the behaviour of the hydraulic fan, that would need to be altered in the ECU ie drag the operational temps down on that as well. Otherwise if you are still operating in a warmish climate the engine temp will go back up to where it was before as the fan will still do what it has always done. Most noticeable around town etc ....did that make sense?
 
rottenronnie said:
95 horsepower in the old Ford flatheads was considered huge power.
Engines keep getting smaller, more powerful, more efficient AND meet emissions.
We are all still learning.
Just in time for electric motors to take over.
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Yeah that's when I will up to speed...just as it becomes extinct hahaha
 
rottenronnie said:
The 2020 Supra is (supposed to be) a 12.3 car at sea level. 13 seconds here.

You also weigh 2000 pounds more and push a LOT more air.

Out having fun it sounds like to me!
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Yep, I love this truck, even though she's a work in progress. Have a little more mechanical stuff I want to get done, and then hopefully in few months, it's off to the body shop to have the door dings removed, and fresh paint.
 
Kiwi SRT10 said:
uphill pointy stick .....
You get the picture
Oh just thinking out loud.
Just because the thermostat is going to start opening at 170, won't change the behaviour of the hydraulic fan, that would need to be altered in the ECU ie drag the operational temps down on that as well. Otherwise if you are still operating in a warmish climate the engine temp will go back up to where it was before as the fan will still do what it has always done. Most noticeable around town etc ....did that make sense?
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What tuner do you recommend for the ECU? My speed shop only found one, and they didn't feel comfortable with it. (Brand Name)
 
Chris Jensen is (personally) my favourite tuner but hard (impossible?) to get a hold of.
Torrie with unleashed tuning has helped a number of guys on this forum. He can set your fan speeds, etc.
 
rottenronnie said:
Chris Jensen is (personally) my favourite tuner but hard (impossible?) to get a hold of.
Torrie with unleashed tuning has helped a number of guys on this forum. He can set your fan speeds, etc.
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Yeah Torrie gets my vote too,
My truck goes better and just pulls hard right to 6000. It doesn't waste as much fuel either
 
rottenronnie said:
Gotta love that sound at 6450 (current shift-point with the auto).
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Thanks about the tuner info, I'll have to look him up. So, I have a few other questions. Where is the oil temp sensor located on the engine, and same for the radiator temp sensor. I googled a schematic, but can't find one.
 
Right beside the bleeder you need to open and. .
The passenger side near the front where the oil cooler line lives. The oil pressure sensor and the temp sensor are side by side.
 
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