Archived anti freeze issue

[WaynesWorld]

I'm still scratching my head,



The truck overheated.

I R & R the stat, cap & water pump.

The rad. just pushes the a/f out & won't suck it back.

The pressure test guage at idle went up slowly.

It went up very slow at 1,000 RPM.

Should I call sherlock holmes about this ?#@$%!



Thanks,

Wayne

 

[Moose Truck]

I'm still scratching my head,



The truck overheated.

I R & R the stat, cap & water pump.

The rad. just pushes the a/f out & won't suck it back.

The pressure test guage at idle went up slowly.

It went up very slow at 1,000 RPM.

Should I call sherlock holmes about this ?#@$%!



Thanks,

Wayne

Head Gasket???:{ Water/Meth has been known to "pop" them. I see that you have studs, So it's only a guess on my part. Moose

 

[Hoefler]

If you had no problem before changing the stat, I would suggest that you take it back apart and check to see if you had installed it up side down by accident.

 

[WaynesWorld]

Hoefler,

That thought ran thru my mind late last night. #@$%!



I didn't think you could put it in bass ackwards.



Thank You,

Wayne

 

[WaynesWorld]

Moose00,



I wasn't using the water/meth at any time.



This all started when it overheated. That is why I R & R everything as a preventive maintenance solution.



Thank You,

Wayne

 

[Missouri Mule]

Did you have the engine running when filling the radiator? If not, start the engine and try putting coolant in again (50/50 mix anti freeze and distilled water).

 

[WaynesWorld]

Did you have the engine running when filling the radiator? If not, start the engine and try putting coolant in again (50/50 mix anti freeze and distilled water).

Missouri Mule,



i found out the thermostat was defective. #@$%!



I still think they gave me the wrong one as far as temperature is concerned.

Do you know how I can find the right one? According to Cummins , its correct. Although it works from 150 to 180. I think it should be higher.



Thank You,

Wayne

 

[Missouri Mule]

Wayne, the thermostat should be a 180 degree one. Should start to open at 181 degrees F. This as per 96 service manual.

I don'd seeing that a upgraded one would open before then.

 

[WaynesWorld]

Wayne, the thermostat should be a 180 degree one. Should start to open at 181 degrees F. This as per 96 service manual.

I don'd seeing that a upgraded one would open before then.

Missouri Mule,

See, that is what I'm saying.

It should start to open & be fully open at what temp?

Did you have a part number I can use to reference that stat?



Thanks,

Wayne

 

[Missouri Mule]

Wayne, Stat opens fully at 203 degrees F. No I don't have a part number.

Looks like they gave you a 150 degree F. Stat.

 

[WaynesWorld]

Missouri Mule,



I keep telling them that they have something sour with the stats. #@$%!



They have checked the part #'s & insist it is correct.



On that note at least the overflow issue is cured.



Have a great day,

I'm still digging into this------



Wayne

 

[redram3]

Wyane I had trouble getting stat. for my truck seens they wanted to sell me 190 when I needed 180. I finally sent Cummins my engine #, problem solved got the one I needed. Hope this helps good luck.

_____________ John

 

[WaynesWorld]

Wyane I had trouble getting stat. for my truck seens they wanted to sell me 190 when I needed 180. I finally sent Cummins my engine #, problem solved got the one I needed. Hope this helps good luck.

_____________ John

John,



Do you happen to remember that stat part # ?



i tried the Cummins route to no avail. Same part # each time.



Thanks,

Wayne

 

[redram3]

Wayne my truck is a 24 valve,I thought giving Cummins your Engine # would help. I hope you get the part you need,good luck.

____ John

 

[CSnyder]

Wayne, BMoeller has a new 12 valve T stat for sale. Might want to check with him.

 

[WaynesWorld]

Wayne, BMoeller has a new 12 valve T stat for sale. Might want to check with him.

CSnyder,

I'll give bryan a call.



Thank You,

Wayne