Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36

[Eric Johnson]

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the information. If I understand you correctly, Ernie's bird had the
additional
cooler tied into the oil line returning from the radiator on the way back to the
transmission. If this is so, you wouldn't need as big an air cooler since you
aren't taking
on the whole cooling load from the radiator. Is that right?
Regards, Eric
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller" wrote:
>
> The turbo engine could use a tranny cooler in more extreme
> conditions, but I felt that the cooler installation in Ernie's
> old 'bird, an air/oil cooler on the bottom surface of the RF
> compartment with a rock-guard was an excellent addition on the outlet
> of the radiator-cooler. With the 250hp, 4.63:1 gears, towing, and a
> lead-foot I never saw alarming temperatures in that rig running 15psi
> boost on any mountain I could find. The airflow under that
> compartment is excellent, and high-pressure (high-density), enough
> that you'll notice the foam insulation is eroded away on those
> compartments in many coaches. The air there is pressurized by the air
> trying to get around the front of the moving coach, and having to
> squeeze between the ground and bumper. The differential in speed
> between the coach and the road makes the air quite turbulent, also
> good for cooling.
>
> Try synthetic fluids also, most people on RV forums agree that it
> runs cooler in automatic transmissions.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Ernie & Company,
> > I appreciate all the suggestions on installing a separate
> transmission cooler. From the
> > website Tom recommended as cooler source they recommend a two pass
> cooler w/
> > dimensions of 22"X24"X1-1/2" plus a fan. There is quite a bit of
> space in between frame
> > rails about 1/2 way back if you mount it in a horizontal
> orientation above the drive shaft
> > and in front of retarder. Don't understand comments about the
> rediline compartment.
> > You guys thinking to cut the compartment walls away and use the
> space for the cooler?
> > Regards, Eric
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@ wrote:
> > >
> > > I believe the rediline was still in my FC. That is an excellent
> place for
> > > another air intake and you Cat would love you for the
> modification.
> > >
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83 PT40
> > > Livingston, Montana
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
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