1985 PT-40 Radiator Question

[Pete Masterson]

The engine radiator in a PT is on the left (street) side at the rear
of the coach. From the inside, you should be able to see a fan (with
a shroud around it) that pulls air through the radiator. The radiator
near the generator is for the generator only.

The fill for the radiator is in the center on the rear above the
engine compartment cover. It feeds into a surge tank. Usually there's
a small, round sight glass. The water level (minimum) is to the
center of the sight glass. (Too full will cause the coolant to
overflow when it heats up.)

Be sure you're using a coolant that's appropriate to the engine.
Check the Detroit Diesel recommendation for your engine.

It occurs to me that the hose -might- have been for the generator
rather than the engine. Where, exactly, was the hose you replaced?
(Of course, you should check the water level in the generator as
well. That's accomplished by removing the radiator cap and looking in.)

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Dec 31, 2007, at 5:34 PM, curlesw wrote:

> This seems like a silly question, but here goes. I need to add
> coolant and read the instructions. I had a leak in a hose that
> required replacement and now need to add coolant to the system.
>
> Does the engine use the same radiator as the one located in front of
> the generator? I just assumed there would be a separate radiator but
> guess not, correct?
> Thanks.
>
> Wayne C.
>
>


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