Normal engine water temperature for a D-60, 2000 lxi???

[Pete Masterson]

That's about what I'm getting with my '95 Series 60. It seems high to
me too. I'm going to pull the thermostat and check it ... and
probably replace it with a new one rated at 180 degrees.

While going west on I-70 in western Kansas (gradual grades climbing
into Colorado), temps were running 200-210 and a bit higher. Had to
keep one eye on the road and the other on the temp gauge. Ambient
temperature was in the 80s at the time.

I had overheating problems in eastern Nevada on the grades climbing
out of Salt Lake City on I-80. Ambient temperatures were in the high
80s or low 90s at the time. I had to pull off repeatedly to let the
engine cool down... (I got one 'overheated engine' light, but mostly
it was simply high readings that caused me to pull over.)

In cooler weather, I get 190-200 while running down the road. That
seems more reasonable.

On Jul 6, 2006, at 12:02 PM, luckyron1 wrote:

> After noting wet hoses beneath the engine block, I had Detroit Diesel
> chase down several leaks. They found several rusty, loose hose
> clamps, also some leaky gaskets/seals on the oil cooler. It took 3
> short trips, 2 of them free, but they finally got it right. No more
> budgeting for coolant. When the engine is idling, the water temp is
> around 180F. Under load, at 80F temps, it can run up to 235F. When
> cruising it stays in the area of 200F----210F. It seems high to me.
> Is this the normal temp range for the D-60? Thanks.
>
> Ron & Ruth in MN
>
> .
>
>

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






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