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frank long island · 05-22-2010, 07:42 PM

today replaced my rear end bearings { all of them} 55 merc / 96 explorer rear don't want to do that again now after driving a while the temp gauge creeps up to the hot zone changed the sending unit moving up slower could the thermostat be hanging up not overheating just reading hot i am running the stock 4 blade fan i have a shroud on order thanks

paul2748 · 05-22-2010, 07:54 PM

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If you are thinking of replacing the thermostat, use a wide mouth one. NAPA #6 is a good choice. 170 degree

05-22-2010, 07:42 PM	#1
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	hot engine today replaced my rear end bearings { all of them} 55 merc / 96 explorer rear don't want to do that again now after driving a while the temp gauge creeps up to the hot zone changed the sending unit moving up slower could the thermostat be hanging up not overheating just reading hot i am running the stock 4 blade fan i have a shroud on order thanks

05-22-2010, 07:54 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,987	Re: hot engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are thinking of replacing the thermostat, use a wide mouth one. NAPA #6 is a good choice. 170 degree