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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 09:21 PM
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Need to know what part number to run a 170 or 175* thermostat in my 2004 3/4 ton. I see housings with a T stat like my older style and ordered one before that was just the T stat and wouldn't work.

Need a part number to go off of.

Thanks in advance for any heads up.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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keep in mind you need to have your fans tuned for your thermostat to work properly
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 10:13 PM
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It's mechanical but going with dial fans that will come on when I tune them to.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 10:23 PM
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Also i think you need to change the tune so that you dont run too rich. Wont come out of closed loop i think?
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Also i think you need to change the tune so that you dont run too rich. Wont come out of closed loop i think?
Sorry. You think wrong.

OP, your 2004 should use the separate T-stat and housing style. I used the 160* SLP branded one sold on Amazon in my 04.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 03:52 AM
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I probably need to just take it apart and see what it looks like.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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get the SLP stat.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 2xLS1
Sorry. You think wrong.

OP, your 2004 should use the separate T-stat and housing style. I used the 160* SLP branded one sold on Amazon in my 04.
cool thanks for the heads up
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ZONES89RS
I probably need to just take it apart and see what it looks like.
Or go on too Rock Auto and look it up... They will give you the Factory AC delco part number and what the opening heat range is. Sometimes there is even a picture of the actual part.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Got a SLP 160. Bastard showed up lightning quick.
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