Changing Thermostat

[Torchy]

Hey Guys,

Going to a 170 degree. I don't want to make a mess and cover belts, pullys and everything else in coolant.

Has anyone just drained the radiator from the drain valve, then pulled the housing to change thermo? Would there still be a lot of coolant coming out from the housing location (from the other side of thermo) and this is a pointless idea?

Let me know what yall think!

 

[nikhsub1]

Did mine in the morning. I just pulled it, lost maybe a quart. No biggie.


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[Proflyer]

Coolant is an easy water clean up. Change it out and then just hose down the whole area before you start it. Don't tell the EPA.

 

[SG_Raptor]

Want to change mine out but part came with ZERO instructions. Anyone have any installation instructions or good youtube links or anything on how to change it out? 2020 Raptor

 

[Fordraptorrrrrrrr]

I've had the SPD 170* for a little while now and want to replace the stock thermostat with it, how long is this taking?

 

[Ruger]

Hey Guys,

Going to a 170 degree. I don't want to make a mess and cover belts, pullys and everything else in coolant.

Has anyone just drained the radiator from the drain valve, then pulled the housing to change thermo? Would there still be a lot of coolant coming out from the housing location (from the other side of thermo) and this is a pointless idea?

Let me know what yall think!

When you ask a question like this, it would be really (vitally) helpful if you included either the year of your Raptor, specify whether it's a GEN1 or GEN2, or at least have that information in your profile. I can answer your question for a GEN1 based on first-hand experience, but have no idea on a GEN2 EB engine.

 

[verticallyblessed]

When you ask a question like this, it would be really (vitally) helpful if you included either the year of your Raptor, specify whether it's a GEN1 or GEN2, or at least have that information in your profile. I can answer your question for a GEN1 based on first-hand experience, but have no idea on a GEN2 EB engine.

This thread is in the Gen 2 forum...

 

[GordoJay]

This thread is in the Gen 2 forum...

You look in the Gen 3 forum lately?

 

[RR_Raptor]

What’s the benefit to a cooler set thermostat?

 

[Badgertits]

What’s the benefit to a cooler set thermostat?

theoretically the coolant will start circulating @ a lower temp than stock amounting to overall lower engine temps, I wouldn’t bother w/ it personally on a DD truck, & I also feel like you would be able to accomplish the same thing w/ a tune, or maybe they can only control when rad fans come on....but the other thing I’d mention is I seem to remember members having issues w/ the SPD Tstat not fitting flush to the tank like OEM or not having as secure a fit & leaking or blowing out

should probably research that a bit....or not waste $$$ on one