rocknforchrist Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Accidentally deleted a file my FSM was in. Anybody got a link to download it again? Changing my thermostat today and i have my Chilton handy but would also like to look at the FSM. Also i know its not a hard task but would anyone care for a how-to pics included on this subject....couldnt find one on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 try this: 94FSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknforchrist Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks K9sar! Well i got done putting in the thermostat and man did it make a huge difference! The heat was luke warm to cool so i knew what i had to do but didnt realize it was making my pathy run so cold. The temp gauge never got off the cold line even after several hrs of driving this summer to camp site. And it always ran kinda crappy at highway speeds..no power a little chugging. My thermostat was not opening up and therefore engine never getting to proper operating temp. So changed it out and it was covered in rust! The previous owner didn't apparently see the need for changing coolant. Got everything back together and let her run for about 5-7 min. Temp gauge started climbing and the heat was working great...like it would run you out of there! So went for a drive an instantly noticed alot less chugging and more power at 60-75 mph. Great! Funny how something so simple could cause all that! Anyways here are pics of the process just in case someone needs a hand. took off idler pulley bracket after removing lower radiator hose removed thermo housing, very tight space! the old thermo was caked in rust and a black gunk! looks like an OE part w 200K! all parts cleaned and ready to go back on clean area good to get gasket material to stay on! And install jiggle valve in Up position all put back together and ready to fill and bleed system for air now here's where my temp is running and heat works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Write ups are always good and yes, the motor needs to get to and stay at proper temperature to run correctly. I'm glad it was an easy fix for you. Did you have a lot of coolant drain out when you removed the T-stat housing? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknforchrist Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 No none at all. I dumped the system before i started. You could see it there sitting in the neck but i never even got a drop on me. Its nice were having an "Indian summer" here right now and these 70deg days make pre winter maintenance a must! Couldnt imagine doing all of that with a foot of snow on the ground! Now i'll be able to pullout the people who get stuck and broke down this winter because of lack of maint and they will be warm and toasty sitting in my warm pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Does anyone know what size those thermostat bolts happen to be? I kinda screwed one up when I did mine and need to get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'll check my spare engine when I get home (If I remember). If I still have one, I'll send you a bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 found 2 of the three. I can try to get the size next time I'm at the local hardware store. It acts like a 5/16 x 24 but I'm sure it's a metric bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 5/16-24= .3125 diameter X .04166 pitch. M8x1.0= .3149 diameter X .03937 pitch. Odd size, but oh so very close.... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknforchrist Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 Anybody have any favorite or tested brands of coolant additives. Interested to see if there is anything out there to prolong antifreeze and prevent rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Most all antifreezes have anti rust addatives in them. As for prolonging the life of it, you'll have to do the waterpump and timing belt before it goes bad I'm sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 ^ Correctamundo... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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