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flaresideman
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Posted - November 24 2008 : 8:34p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
i have a 1992 f150 with a 5.8 351 and i have an overheating problem i let it idle in the driveway till it got to normal on the temp gauage and when u put ur foot on the gas pedal and rev it the guage will go up but as soon as u let the padal go the gauge will go back to narmal idk what the problem is but it has a new thermastat and i have flushed the radiator and put new coolant in it and filled it to the top so it has fluid in it the water pump dosent leak at all but idk ppl say it is the water pump plse help thanks very much


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Posted  - November 24 2008 : 9:35p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Either the water pump or the fan clutch.

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Posted  - November 25 2008 : 10:08a Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
I would try to hook up a mechanical temperature gauge to it, and see if that is accurate. If it shoots back down right when you take your foot off the pedal, I'd almost suspect the gauge. You can buy a cheapo autogauge or some store brand at Pep Boys for pretty cheap.

If the water pump isn't leaking, it probably isn't the water pump. A leak is how the pump tells you it is broken.

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Posted  - November 25 2008 : 8:46p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
do u think it could be the temp sending unit i think that what u call it

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Posted  - November 25 2008 : 9:26p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Its possible. If its cheap, you may try that first.

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Posted  - November 25 2008 : 9:33p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Sending unit, wiring, make sure it has proper ground for age of vehicle mentioned here.

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Posted  - November 29 2008 : 12:49p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
Sounds like air underneath the thermostat. The air is being heated showing a normal temp condition (since temp sensors are typically located in that region), when you rev the engine it compresses the air and hot coolant comes up. Let off, the water level subsides.

Since air is a poor conductor of heat, it won't allow the stat to open.

Just a thought..

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Posted  - December 1 2008 : 7:52p Reply with Quote Report this post to a moderator
1. Check the water pump flow to make sure somehow the impeller is not damaged. The simplest way to do this is to remove either heater hose and start the engine. Water should flow out of the engine with good strong force. If not, pull the water pump and check for a problem.

2. If the water pump is flowing, check for a restricted radiator. With the thermostat open, the temperature drop across a radiator will typically be 20-30*F. If there is a significantly greater temperature drop from one side of the radiator to the other, suspect a restriction.

3. If the radiator is OK, check for combustion gas in the cooling system. If found, repair the leaking head gaskets or damaged head(s).



1. Inspect the A/C condenser core and radiator for obstructions, such as leaves or dirt.

2. Check the radiator cap to ensure that it holds pressure.

3. If OK, use either a cylinder leakage tester or a chemical kit to determine if there are head gasket issues or internal engine coolant leaks.

4. If no internal leakage is found, check for a defective water pump impeller that is not circulating the coolant very well at higher engine RPM speeds.

5. If no other problems are found, remove the radiator and have it flow tested by a radiator shop.
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