95 f150 with 4.9 6 cyl always ran cold, temp gauge barely moves
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Asked by pyrolion Aug 17, 2015 at 05:53 AM about the 1995 Ford F-150 XLT LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently flushed system new coolant, new thermostat@192 degree.
Now it runs at operating temp, gauge sits between no of normal on
gauge. Problem is it now "pings" when underload like going up steep
grade with ac on! Gauge stays normal no overhesting, just pinging!!!!
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Reelin68 answered 9 years ago

Try a new EGR valve. Heard that will cause the ping sound.

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pyrolion answered 9 years ago

Thanks! I checked timing its ok. Did a complete tuneup. How would I check knock sensor? That is if i can find it!

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