Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36

[Pete Masterson]

A month or two ago, Bus Conversions magazine had an article on the
topic with "how to" and a few photos. Basically, you need
a 12 v pump or a 12 v solenoid valve
plumbing to connect to the house system
BC suggested using drip irrigation sprinkler heads to distribute the
water over a wider area.

Basically, you either connect (where convenient) to the house
plumbing with a solenoid valve so you can switch on the spray system
when needed. The house pump would need to be in operation.

Otherwise, you can tap in with a dedicated pump (switched from the
drivers position) for the spray system.

On my 'bird, it looks like the easiest approach will be to tap in
near the dump valves (where the "outside shower" is) with a solenoid
valve. I haven't removed panels and studied line routing, but I'm
hoping that I can string some pex tubing... then connect to copper
when located near the radiator. (Wouldn't want it to melt, would we...)

If someone knows of a 'kit' and/or a reasonably priced solenoid
valve, I'd love to hear about it...

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


On Aug 9, 2006, at 3:13 PM, Rovers wrote:

> I like Mike's recommendation for a spray bar on these radiators.
> These
> diesels need all of the capacity they can get. Especially on long
> grades. Think I will add one to mine while everything is out of there
> waiting for the new radiator core. Mike, are there any pictures have
> of your setup? Thanks much.
>
> Terry Neal
> 82PT40
> 74FC34
> Bozeman, MT
>
>
>
> Mike Hohnstein wrote:
>
>> I would get a spray bar on that radiator. I have one on the toter and
>> the FC will have one before I head west next summer. I hook mine to
>> the house water and valve it with a sporlan or equivalent, click
>> it on
>> when the temps get up and they do drop right down. I carry a infared
>> heat gun to spot check the engine gages. The configuration of the SP
>> is not the best for air flow and water on that radiator is the
>> sure fix.
>> You don't want the coolant over 200 or the oil over 210, and that's
>> only acceptable for short periods.
>> MH
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: williamcharrison
>> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:33 PM
>> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Overheating 3208 in a 90SP36
>>
>> 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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