Over heating 6V92

[Pete Masterson]

This afternoon's mail brought me the June copy of Bus Conversion
magazine ... and there was an article describing installing a water
spray system for the radiator to improve cooling of a 6V92.

The writer explained that "most of the charter bus operators" running
from LA to Las Vegas have installed water spray systems to keep the
engines cool while crossing the desert during the summer. The article
went on to describe how one could fashion a system using drip
irrigation 'sprinklers' and an electric pump controlled by a switch
by the driver.

Elsewhere in the magazine, I noticed an ad for B&B Coach Works in Las
Vegas that offers a number of items for motorhomes and bus
conversions including "radiator sppray systems".

Is this the answer to the heating problem (if the cooling system is
otherwise in good condition)?

> On Jul 1, 2006, at 12:40 PM, Jay Darst wrote:
>
> > Thanks Rob.
> >
> > I cleaned the radiator before leaving for NY. Really wasn't dirty on
> > my either.
> >
> > I have made sure that the coolant is as full as possible. Started
> > and ran engine. Coolant does not get up to operating temp, according
> > to the dash gage. The temp is around 160, which is where it stays
> +/-
> > 5 degrees.
> >
> > Went for a ride, temp never made it to 190 where it used to only
> > deviate 5 degrees.
> >
> > The coolong fan did kick on a few times, but according to the gage,
> > it should not have.
> >
> > Too hot, too cold, poor circulation. Pump? Thermostat?
> >
> > Jay Darst
> > 85PT40 6V92DD MTB654CR
> > Springhfield, IL
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Jay last week or so I took the louver cover off and cleaned the
> > radiator
> > > with Gunk and lots of water. Used garden hose vice pressure
> > washer. It
> > > wasn't that dirty but some folks told me that it doesn't take much
> > dust and
> > > grime to affect temps. I hope a good cleaning is all you need.
> > >
> > > On 01/07/06, Jay Darst wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gang,
> > > >
> > > > My Bird just experienced an over heat situation.
> > > >
> > > > The temp gage read about 220 degrees, cooling fan on,
> > winter/summer
> > > > switch in the winter position, all this would not bring the temp
> > > > down.The antifreeze was full.
> > > >
> > > > Happened while Bird was idling. I assume the thermostats need
> > > > replaced. That will be by first repair,I suppose?
> > > >
> > > > In the last 3 weeks been on a 2,000 mile round trip and a 400
> > mile
> > > > round trip. No problems.
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Jay Darst
> > > > 85PT40 6V92 MTB654CR
> > > > Springfield, IL
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
> > > 94 WLWB
> > >


Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA