Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36

[Eric Johnson]

Hi Bill,
Ain't no doubt about it, this summer has been a hot one and that is playing a
role in the
heat problem. I think we are discussing a number of hardware mods that can
help. Two
important ideas that aren't getting much discussion are:
1. Driving technique. I found out the hard way that you want to proactively
downshift to
keep engine and fan rpms up. Flooring the accelerator and bogging the engine
just makes
the problem worse. You can't be in a hurry to get up the hill with a 3208 FC.
2. Ernie Collier of BB suggested installing a switch to manually bring the
Facet fan on
earlier while climbing a grade. I don't have that switch (some do) but will
install one soon.
Regards, Eric
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape" wrote:
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> Gardner,
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> More is always better in keeping the Cat running cool.
>
> But, I think some of the postings on high temps are related
> to the outside Ambient temperatures. Some 3208's do not like
> hills and mountains when the outside temp is over 90 degrees.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
> wrote:
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> > If I read the suggestions correctly, in an FC with the 4.88
> gears
> > and towing something an auxillary trany cooler would almost be a
> > must.
> >
> > Gardner Almost a be.
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Ernie, Eric, Good location for a variety of things. I have seen
> a
> > > couple of older FC's with their redi-line removed, or not there
> > use
> > > that area for an extra air intake as well. Filter was in that
> > area. The
> > > heavy screen could be 1/4 squares "rabbit fence" type.
> > >
> > > ScottB
> > > 86FC35 "RUBY" 4 Sale
> > > SC
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Eric, on my 84 35 FC, the transmission cooler was installed
> > under the
> > > right
> > > > front storage bay. It had a heavy mesh screen under that to
> > protect
> > > it from
> > > > debris. Worked like a charm.
> > > >
> > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > 83 PT40
> > > > Livingston, Montana
> > > >
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