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I just got a 94 ford F-150 4x4 with the 300 inline 6. I am very happy with the truck so far but have a few questions.

The oil pressure gauge does a funny thing. When you start the engine, the gauge goes up right away as it should, but it stop kinda low, then after running for several min, it finally gets all the way to where it seems it should be.

The temp gauge does not seem to go up to normal temp, even after a thermostat change. It goes to about 1/3 the way up the gauge, is that where normal is? The thermostat, was a 195*, I checked.

The truck was in a minor accident, I would like to possibly replace the front drivers side fender. I will check local junk yards, but do you have any other suggestions where I should look for a fender of the same color. Thanks.
 

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Maybe try changing out the oil and temp. sending units. The oil sending unit usually gets clogged with some sludge and causes the gauge to act up. They are inexpensive so it can't hurt to change them.
 

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Welcome to FTF, btw!
 
The temp gauge does not seem to go up to normal temp, even after a
thermostat change. It goes to about 1/3 the way up the gauge, is that
where normal is? The thermostat, was a 195*, I checked.
On both my '91s it's like that and I even tested the gauges with resistors.
The temperature will climb on mine only when really working 'em and with
the A/C on both.

Alvin in AZ
 

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