1992 Ford F150 running hot

20,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EYONAB12
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my truck started running hot i replaced the water pump thermostat,fan clutch. it does not run hot when at idol. but after wa while you can start reving and the temp climbs up. there is no water in the oil what should i do
Nov 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have two things left that could cause it. Either you have a radiator hose collapsing when you rev it or the radiator needs flushed or rodded out. If it is plugged, it will cause this to happen.

Have that checked and let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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