overheating while backing
03-06-2008, 06:01 AM
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overheating while backing
Anyone ever expeirence overheating while backing trailer? yesterday while backing my 53' gooseneck trailer (in muddy terrain) in 4 wheel drive, the engine temp went up to 250 and engine temp light came on ?
Wasn't pushing it or spinning wheels? cooled right down as soon as i was done---coolent levels ok
should we be using 4 wheel or 4 wheel lo ?
Wasn't pushing it or spinning wheels? cooled right down as soon as i was done---coolent levels ok
should we be using 4 wheel or 4 wheel lo ?
03-06-2008, 07:26 AM
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Any auto will overheat while backing. No airflow over the cooler and working it harder not locked. Lots of heat from fluid shear. I put a 10 inch Derale fan in front of my cooler that I control from the cab. Turn it on while backing and in traffic while towing. Helps a lot.
03-06-2008, 07:26 AM
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My tranny temp goes to 250 when backing my 5ver up my driveway, but my engine coolant temp stays pretty steady at 190-210, never any more than 210*.
The torque converter has to work twice as hard in reverse than it does in drive, thus the extra heat.
Tim
The torque converter has to work twice as hard in reverse than it does in drive, thus the extra heat.
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03-06-2008, 07:29 AM
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Herb, the engine is overheating when you back up because the fan is trying to push air out the front of the truck.
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
03-06-2008, 07:58 AM
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4Low is good...if you can use it. When I had problem it was a 9000 lb camper, backing up a long uphill gravel drive. 4Low had too much torque and any throttle would just spin wheels!
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03-06-2008, 09:30 AM
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Herb, the engine is overheating when you back up because the fan is trying to push air out the front of the truck.
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
I glanced over this real quick and then had to re-read it.
Pretty good.
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Herb, the engine is overheating when you back up because the fan is trying to push air out the front of the truck.
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
03-06-2008, 12:08 PM
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Herb, the engine is overheating when you back up because the fan is trying to push air out the front of the truck.
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
03-06-2008, 12:52 PM
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03-06-2008, 02:34 PM
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Got to go with the 4low answer here too. If you can use that. I put a 2 low kit on my truck several years ago for the same problem and it totally cured it. I dont think there is 2 low kit for your year though but am unsure of about that.
03-06-2008, 03:45 PM
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03-06-2008, 06:16 PM
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Herb, the engine is overheating when you back up because the fan is trying to push air out the front of the truck.
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?
Since the engine is turning the opposite direction, I'd also assume that the coolant flow is not optimized, allowing the heads to get too hot.
Maybe they can come up with a way to keep the engine spinning the same direction all the time someday?