Over heating 6V92
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07-01-2006, 13:59
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Over heating 6V92
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 > > 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" > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > 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 > |
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Over heating 6V92 - Jay Darst - 07-01-2006, 05:52
Over heating 6V92 - Rob Robinson - 07-01-2006, 07:13
Over heating 6V92 - Jay Darst - 07-01-2006, 07:40
Over heating 6V92 - Pete Masterson - 07-01-2006, 10:00
Over heating 6V92 - birdboat44 - 07-01-2006, 11:58
Over heating 6V92 - Pete Masterson - 07-01-2006, 12:10
Over heating 6V92 - davidkerryedwards - 07-01-2006 13:59
Over heating 6V92 - Jay Darst - 07-01-2006, 15:50
Over heating 6V92 - Tom Warner - 07-01-2006, 16:24
Over heating 6V92 - Gregory OConnor - 07-01-2006, 18:11
Over heating 6V92 - guysmalley - 07-02-2006, 01:39
Over heating 6V92 - Gregory OConnor - 07-02-2006, 02:19
Over heating 6V92 - Robert Gradowski - 07-02-2006, 06:56
Over heating 6V92 - Mike Hohnstein - 07-02-2006, 11:05
Over heating 6V92 - Gregory OConnor - 07-03-2006, 03:31
Over heating 6V92 - Pete Masterson - 07-03-2006, 05:33
Over heating 6V92 - Jerry - 07-03-2006, 07:09
Over heating 6V92 - Gregory OConnor - 07-03-2006, 10:26
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