Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36

[Scott]

Hey Bill, I would agree. In our 86FC when coolant temps approach 220*
I am hitting the winter/summer switch and turning on the aux pump. If
that does not help then the fan override is next. If that is no help
the I am looking for a place to stop. Something is wrong.

Believe me I know the cost of CAT heads,gaskets, rad cleaning, new
water pump etc. ($5k) Been there. Mike has a "lil speriance" himself.
I would tend to agree with him. The oil may handle the temps but my
CAT doesnt like em. Plus I ALWAYS cool the engine down before shut
down.

Anything I can do to help the old girl, I will try. She may be old
but she can still dance!

ScottB
86FC35 "RUBY" 4 SALE
SC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
>
> Hey Mike & Eric,
>
> The BB manual in the Blue Box states that the normal
> oil temp for the 3208 should be between 200 and 250.
>
> BB did not build the 3208, 250 degrees sounds really high,
> And gage readings could be off by atleast 10%.
>
> My 2 cents,
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Mike,
> > I understand that radiator spray systems are nothing new. I've
> been aware of them for a
> > number of years. Glad to hear you use one and that it gives you
> good results.
> >
> > I respect the fact that you have a lot of experience, however you
> are not the only person
> > that has some knowledge to share on our website. None of us has
> the corner on
> > everything there is to know about these coaches. Your experience
> and knowledge are
> > valuable to all of us but some of what you think you know may be
> wrong.
> >
> > I hope all of us can continue to share the best of what we know
> but also be willing to listen
> > to the views of others without being critical or abusive.
> >
> > I wish you many happy Blue Bird miles.
> > Regards, Eric
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Yo, Johnson, it's NOT an IDEA. It's on my vehicle and it
> actually works, per my oil pan
> > temp gage and my water temp gage. Nothing new about, just because
> it seems to be
> > unfamilar to you. Just returned from a 4000 mile trip to Idaho
> and am going back next
> > month so I get on down the road too. As far as temperature
> limits, that's experience, I've
> > got a lot of it and it's OK if you want to ignore it my advice,
> it's your engine.
> > > MH
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Eric Johnson
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 3:40 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Again Chuck,
> > > Mike's idea about a spray bar will improve cooling capacity
on
> a hot, dry, day, but not
> > sure
> > > where he gets the max numbers on coolant and oil. Important
to
> remember the
> > > thermostat doesn't fully open until 185ºF. Radiator cap
> pressure rating of 7 psig,
> > altitude
> > > and coolant composition set how hot you can run the radiator
> before you boil over.
> > > Engine oil can safely operate at sustained temperatures of
220-
> 240ºF and for shorter
> > > periods as high as 300ºF with no problems given normal oil
> changes.
> > > Regards, Eric
> > > 84FC35SBWL2
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello Chuck,
> > > > My 3208 is in the front rather than the back but your
> experiences were much like
> > mine
> > > > while climbing mountain passes in Colorado. Not sure you
can
> expect any lower
> > > > temperatures than what you're getting in hot summer
weather.
> I found on my coach
> > > that
> > > > it helps some to gear down as your speed drops off to keep
> RPM's up so the fan
> > cools
> > > > better and the engine load is reduced.
> > > > Regards, Eric
> > > > 84FC35SBWL2
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "williamcharrison"
> >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Just came back from a long trip and noticed that at every
> extended
> > > > > grade climb the temp gauge would start climbing toward
220.
> > > > > It never reached 220 but the level increase alarms me. I
> have
> > > > > cleaned the radiator and put new belts on all around. The
> oil temp
> > > > > also climbs to about 230 (though I don't know what the
> danger level
> > > > > is). The thermostat was replaced before my first trip
this
> year
> > > > > and I had no similar problems, but then the temperature
> was in the 70's
> > > > > and on the last trip it was in the 90's.
> > > > >
> > > > > Chuck Harrison
> > > > > Akron, Ohio
> > > > > 90SP36
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
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