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Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 - Michael - 07-02-2008 07:52 This question is from my friend on the road. He purchased a 1990 SP36 and is on his first trip. The tranny temp gauge keeps going to zero then back to 215 so we don't trust it. But the real issue is the Engine Alarm keeps going off when the engine temp hits 185. Can this be adjusted? Seems pretty low to be sending off an alarm isn't it? He's running the 300 HP CAT 3208 from Arizona to California with outside temps at 112 degrees. Michael Putz 78FC35 "Putz'n Around" Mesa, Az Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 - bubblerboy64 - 07-02-2008 08:13 I personally would be looking for the closest truck repair facility to have these issues checked. The gauge might be a loose wire but the over heating alarm would worry me big time. John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > This question is from my friend on the road. He purchased a 1990 SP36 > and is on his first trip. The tranny temp gauge keeps going to zero > then back to 215 so we don't trust it. But the real issue is the > Engine Alarm keeps going off when the engine temp hits 185. Can this > be adjusted? Seems pretty low to be sending off an alarm isn't it? > He's running the 300 HP CAT 3208 from Arizona to California with > outside temps at 112 degrees. > > Michael Putz > 78FC35 "Putz'n Around" > Mesa, Az > Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 - pattypape - 07-02-2008 08:58 At 112 degrees I would park this CAT. Drive at night , Hopefully the fan is running constantly. I think the design limits are being tested, The gage at 185 does not sound accurate at 112 ambient. The alarm is saying something, this may be good or bad info..??.. Tranny temp at 215 should be normal, but I have never driven our 300 HP at 112 * It starts to run warmer over 90+ Degrees. It is easy to overheat the heads, and the gasket material, There is also a few plastic / nylon coolant nipples and seals connecting the heads to the front panel assembly, that do not like being overheated. Bill 88 FC Caution is advised. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" wrote: > > I personally would be looking for the closest truck repair facility > to have these issues checked. The gauge might be a loose wire but > the over heating alarm would worry me big time. > John Heckman > central Pa > 1973 FC > > > > This question is from my friend on the road. He purchased a 1990 > SP36 > > and is on his first trip. The tranny temp gauge keeps going to > zero > > then back to 215 so we don't trust it. But the real issue is the > > Engine Alarm keeps going off when the engine temp hits 185. Can > this > > be adjusted? Seems pretty low to be sending off an alarm isn't > it? > > He's running the 300 HP CAT 3208 from Arizona to California with > > outside temps at 112 degrees. > > > > Michael Putz > > 78FC35 "Putz'n Around" > > Mesa, Az > > > Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 07-02-2008 10:34 Michael:
Something I have learned recently while checking a number of my gauges.
If the gaugegoes to "0", then you more than likely have a grounded wire, so in this case intermittent ground, check the wirefrom senderand up around the engine.
If the gauge goes hard right, then it is an open wire.
BUT, in both cases if the wires look good, it could possibly be the sender.
Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" Terrace, B.C. Canada ----- Original Message ---- From: Michael <mike.putz@...> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:52:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 This question is from my friend on the road. He purchased a 1990 SP36 and is on his first trip. The tranny temp gauge keeps going to zero then back to 215 so we don't trust it. But the real issue is the Engine Alarm keeps going off when the engine temp hits 185. Can this be adjusted? Seems pretty low to be sending off an alarm isn't it? He's running the 300 HP CAT 3208 from Arizona to California with outside temps at 112 degrees. Michael Putz 78FC35 "Putz'n Around" Mesa, Az Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 - Michael - 07-02-2008 11:41 Thanx Bill, That's good to know for trouble shooting. Michael --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wilhelmus Schreurs > > Michael: > Something I have learned recently while checking a number of my gauges. > If the gauge goes to "0", then you more than likely have a grounded wire, so in this case intermittent ground, check the wire from sender and up around the engine. > If the gauge goes hard right, then it is an open wire. > BUT, in both cases if the wires look good, it could possibly be the sender. > Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" > Terrace, B.C. Canada > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Michael <mike.putz@...> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:52:47 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine Alarm on a 90SP36 > > > This question is from my friend on the road. He purchased a 1990 SP36 > and is on his first trip. The tranny temp gauge keeps going to zero > then back to 215 so we don't trust it. But the real issue is the > Engine Alarm keeps going off when the engine temp hits 185. Can this > be adjusted? Seems pretty low to be sending off an alarm isn't it? > He's running the 300 HP CAT 3208 from Arizona to California with > outside temps at 112 degrees. > > Michael Putz > 78FC35 "Putz'n Around" > Mesa, Az > > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > |