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snowmanx Jun 1, 2010 01:02 PM

New engine, water temp fluctuates, never used to.
 
Just got the new engine and towing a 9000# 5th wheel through cool whether, 30-40*, raining, sleet, and water temp ran at about 190*(stock gauge), but under a load, it climbs to about 210*, when backed out, it settles back to 190*.

The thing is, with my old engine, it never fluctuated, towed the same trailer in Vegas last year in 100* whether and drove it back to Montana....so is this something to be concerned about and proactive, or just keep an eye on it?

Thanks

HOBrian Jun 1, 2010 02:12 PM

Sounds normal to me.

Smithereen Jun 1, 2010 11:38 PM

Just as long as the fan is kicking on, it sounds about right with me too. My stock guage fluctuates like that also.[guitar] Keep an eye on it, you should be fine.:cool:

BLACKBEAR Jun 2, 2010 09:30 PM

Pulling Sounds OK to me.But you might take off your heater hose to see if it is air locked!!Pulling your fifth wheel with a new engine is no way to brake in a new eng!!!!


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