932 Huntsville Indy recovery

[flibob]

Just picked up my 932 this morning many thanks to the GL crew and Wreckerman . Now the hitch. Going across post Redstone saw eng water temp was rising so stopped and added water to coolant reservoir, I continued up the road temp pegged but no other indication of problem. When I stopped at rest area 2 hrs up the road a small amount of steam came from the reservoir cap after stopping. I continued on to Nashville and my buddy's house. It is very hot outside 106F. Does anyone have suggestions?

 

[NDT]

Not good. The high ambient temp does not cause the engine to run hot. Better verify the gauge is functioning properly and make repairs to it or the cooling system.

 

[flibob]

thermostat

would removing the thermostat hurt anything in this hot wx. If were stuck closed or partially that should solve the problem

 

[markmontana]

You should isolate the problem before driving it. You could replace the thermostat to see if it is bad. I assume you have a long trip home? If so- you really need to stop and fix or get help and fix.

When I read this I cringed: "I continued up the road temp pegged but no other indication of problem. When I stopped at rest area 2 hrs up the road a small amount of steam came from the reservoir cap after stopping. I continued on to Nashville and my buddy's house."

No other indication of problem does not mean you are not causing excess wear on your motor.

These big trucks run a steady temp- even it it's over 100. As was pointed out- outside air temp is not the cause.

I hope you get if fixed- I have a feeling you will and wish you well. My post is just to point out the dangers (to your equipment) of driving an over heating motor.

 

[flibob]

thermostat

Getting ready to replace thermostat. -10 gives 4 more obvious things to check. I will double ck them also.

 

[flibob]

Bad news. Pulled the hose at thermostat and there is oil in the water. I am going to truck it on up to Indy.
Is there anybody in the Nashville area that has room to store the truck while I get a trucker? The truck is in Mt Juliet right now but I can drive a short distance. Thanks

 

[hndrsonj]

So I am assuming when you checked fluids upon arrival at Redstone there wasn't any oil in the coolant? It is NEVER a good idea to drive with a high temp indication without verifying that it is a bad gauge, even then I wouldn't do it unless I absolutely had to. A stop at an auto parts store and purchasing a cheap mechanical temp gauge would have probably prevented having a messed up engine.

 

[flibob]

Does anybody have a suggestions for trucking Nashville Indy?

 

[hndrsonj]

Does anybody have a suggestions for trucking Nashville Indy?

You could try U-ship.

 

[flibob]

Thanks hndrsonj I will check them out. I did a search and they did not come up.

 

[ranchhopper]

I just fixed an 813 with the oil in the water your oil cooler is bad. Mine never went over 185 until I did the chicago memorial day parade ran a steady 200-210 found the oil in the water while trying to find a cause. I bought a new cooler the gaskets and retainer rings put it together and no more problems.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have the rings, but no oil cooler. There was a blue million of the coolers sold out of Creekside not too long ago, someones got them.

 

[doghead]

Memphis equipment most likely has the parts you need and a shop to fix it.

 

[mbent1911]

You still need a place to store ?

 

[flibob]

Thanks all I have a place to store in Lebanon TN. I'll be on the phone in the morning getting the parts. Does anybody know which -20 covers oil cooler replacement? It looks like there are 4 -20's for the truck.
I have been busy with the maint but would say it drove very well.
The steering, ride, and noise were much better than I expected.
Even the heat in 109 degrees sure was better than bushoging with no umbrella.