Builds Big Red Toy (12 Viewers)

[The Phoenician]

Is the temp a new issue? Have you had problems during the past summers?

No, this is new. Occasionally it would run a bit warm when i push it.
Thinking it's the compound setup.

 

[davegonz]

Great pics Mike. Tell Lee what's up for me.

 

[The Phoenician]

Great pics Mike. Tell Lee what's up for me.

I'll tell him tomorrow when I see him.

Anyone think changing the thermostat to open at 160 will help any?

Exclusive SMX Hi-Flow 160°F Thermostat Kit for Cummins B Series Engine - Seaboard Marine

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Once it’s open a 160 would work the same as a 190. I don’t think it would help if your over 200.
I would hack up the hood once you find another one and see what that does.

 

[Hojack]

take the hood off and see if that helps

 

[Hojack]

How’s your air filter? It looks clean from your pictures. Maybe you have a failing water pump.

 

[The Phoenician]

Took off the hood and drove it to work. AC fully blasted, blowing really cold, ambient temps at 79* and it ran at 190* most of the way. At one point it got to 195* because i was pushing it.

We'll see how it does this afternoon when the ambient temps are 98*. Looking more like im getting louvers installed.

I made sure to park next to the jeep because the owner thinks the 4 inch lift makes it look huge.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Real world testing. Can't beat it.

 

[The Phoenician]

Real world testing. Can't beat it.

I can't take any credit. This was you guys' idea.

 

[Hojack]

Great way to show off the Cummins Mike!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

#roadkill

 

[pistonpete]

Poor Jeep guys !!

 

[Hojack]

Ever heard of Evans High Performance Waterless Coolant? I was thinking of going this route. Seems to have a lot better qualities compared to conventional coolant. Just my $0.02

 

[pistonpete]

Something I had tried on my 40 last fall, homemade,crude, but It worked !!


I don't want to clutter your thread with me pics, i can delete if ya wish??

 

[The Phoenician]

Something I had tried on my 40 last fall, homemade,crude, but I worked !!


I don't want to clutter your thread with me pics, i can delete if ya wish??




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Clutter away dude. More pics the better. Plus it leads to good ideas.

 

[The Phoenician]

Any heard or have experience with these guys?

Toyota hood louver cooling kit

 

[The Phoenician]

Ok drove home in traffic and 100* weather. The temps held at 190 during traffic and slow movement but hit 205 when gunning it with the ac on full blast. I say I definitely need louvers. I might also look for a larger radiator since summer is only getting hotter.

I also found a small leak in my small turbo by the clamp when I hit the accelerator hard.

 

[Hojack]

I dig the new look. My dodge temp gauge top end is 225F. It runs 200F steady pulling 3 horses in trailer with camper. Is the 4BT lower?

 

[The Phoenician]

190 is usually how hot it used to run. Compounds making it run hotter now, at least I hope it's the compounds.

I like this look as well, but worried about random rain clouds.

 

[Hojack]

Those louvres look nice. Can’t wait to see them on Big Red.