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Author: | Fulltimer [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
When I tow my camper with the AC running and going up even a slight grade my engine temperature gauge climbs. This has also happened on the trail a couple of times with the AC off. So I used an old trick that truckers used to use. Some motorhomes also use it in the mountains. A radiator mister! Here is a 2.5 gallon water tank with a 12v pump on it. the water line runs up to the next picture. ![]() Here the water line has split into 2 lines with a sprayer head on each line. I think this will work where it is but I might have to move them later on. Just drill out the rivets and move the heads. ![]() This setup is supposed to drop the water temperature by 40*. I know it doesn't take much to cool down a hot radiator this way so I'll just cross my fingers. Terry |
Author: | TAHOE [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
Just make sure it isn't still leaking all over your carpet.... ![]() ![]() Let us know if it helps. |
Author: | Fulltimer [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
I'm watching it. So far it's not leaking. I did find out that I have to use a funnel though! Terry |
Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
Have you tried getting all of the mud out of you radiator? Ive never had my Jeep over heat towing anything. So far the heaviest thing Ive towed is a 4k boat, which the 3.7 didnt like but it never got over 200F on the hills. If that gauge is moving then youre getting over 230F. |
Author: | Fulltimer [ Thu Jun 10, 2010 4:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
I have cleaned it from both sides. But, maybe I didn't get it all out. Terry |
Author: | tjkj2002 [ Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
Do not let that water hit the plastic side tanks,they will crack!!!! Actually keep it well away from the sides of the radiator. This theory works better with a all copper radiator or a all aluminum radiator. |
Author: | Neal [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
Adding trans cooler would probably be a good way to go, trans is most likely producing the heat problem and best fixed at the source. |
Author: | Fulltimer [ Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:11 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Solved A Hot Radiator Problem |
Neal wrote: Adding trans cooler would probably be a good way to go, trans is most likely producing the heat problem and best fixed at the source. I already have the tranny cooler. Terry |
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