Over heating 6V92

[davidkerryedwards]

Cheap effective way of increasing the cooling capacity of a system in hot
climates. It's a
version of a swamp cooler which are common in desert climates and even used to
be
available for installation in car windows back in the 50's.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> 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
>