azazel scratch

I posted a problem with my 1978 Ford Granada last week. Thanks to all
responders. The air flow does change when I move the lever to vent,
a/c, heat, and defrost. The hoses into and out of the water valve are
both hot. I haven't checked the blend door yet but I did remove the
thermostat. I put it into a pot of water, turned on the burner, and
found that the thermostat is opening too early - about 160 degrees
instead of 195 degrees. I am buying a new thermostat today. They're
only $5 plus $1 for a new gasket. Does this sound like the cause of my
no heat problem?

Thank you

Backyard Mechanic

azazel scratch <warlock@ispwest.com> wrote in
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>
> I posted a problem with my 1978 Ford Granada last week. Thanks to all
> responders. The air flow does change when I move the lever to vent,
> a/c, heat, and defrost. The hoses into and out of the water valve are
> both hot. I haven't checked the blend door yet but I did remove the
> thermostat. I put it into a pot of water, turned on the burner, and
> found that the thermostat is opening too early - about 160 degrees
> instead of 195 degrees. I am buying a new thermostat today. They're
> only $5 plus $1 for a new gasket. Does this sound like the cause of my
> no heat problem?
>
> Thank you
>
>

Could be... but more likely your car is possessed by demons and you called
them there!

;)

Jim Warman

Possibly.... though the thermostat should be changed as a maintenance item,
anyway. On a car this old, I would consider a restricted heater core as a
distinct possibility.


"azazel scratch" <warlock@ispwest.com> wrote in message
news:43467CC3.31F5F46A@ispwest.com...
>
> I posted a problem with my 1978 Ford Granada last week. Thanks to all
> responders. The air flow does change when I move the lever to vent,
> a/c, heat, and defrost. The hoses into and out of the water valve are
> both hot. I haven't checked the blend door yet but I did remove the
> thermostat. I put it into a pot of water, turned on the burner, and
> found that the thermostat is opening too early - about 160 degrees
> instead of 195 degrees. I am buying a new thermostat today. They're
> only $5 plus $1 for a new gasket. Does this sound like the cause of my
> no heat problem?
>
> Thank you
>