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Getting warm pulling trailer on hills

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Getting warm pulling trailer on hills
I have 97 3500 CTD Dually automatic tranny, and on my last trip pulling my trailer, on some of the hills the temp. gauge would get up to about 200. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tcarr
I have 97 3500 CTD Dually automatic tranny, and on my last trip pulling my trailer, on some of the hills the temp. gauge would get up to about 200. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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thats about normal

check the T stat tho, and coolant level, its a start....

Rick
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Thats about what mine does, cools right down after cresting hill
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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It will go to 190 to 200. Does your fan clutch engage? Sounds like a jet, ready for takeoff, can't miss it, it's pretty loud!
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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take the rubber gasket off in the back of your engine compartment that seals behind the hood. lets more air flow and dont forget heat rises.
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