Went through the archives on the Platinum 4.7 threads...and yes, the Platinums
seem to work better...on the 4.7L's only.
- Bernd
> Only backwards in the sense that the t-stat is on the intake side (bottom)
> of the water pump, not on the output side. You still install the t-stat
> according to the directions... direction being temp bulb always towards
> motor regardless of intake or output.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 5:54 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: ATTN: Bernd
>
>
> I think it has been determined that the 4.7's work better with the platinum
> plugs (4417's). As for the t-stat, on magnum engines the optimal coolant
> temperature is 183º. That's why people change out to the 180. Whether
> that's true for the 4.7 or not I can't tell you. I can tell you, 1) if
> you're going to change it, use a Robertshaw; 2) it's a bitch to change it on
> 4.7's; 3) the t-stat is installed backwards from the way the packaging says
> to install it (that's because the 4.7's t-stat input is different than the
> 3.9's and 5.9's.). Pay attention to #2, you've been warned.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Arnoldo Silva
> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 3:42 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: ATTN: Bernd
>
>
> will changing the plugs to the infamous 3924s and changing my t-stat to
> the 180 help to give more power to my 4.7?
>
> thanks in advance
> arnold
>
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