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I did touch the upper radiator hose today after 2hrs at load and it was hot but I could touch it without getting burned so after reading that the thermostats are either 165 or 190 (seen both listed as replacements), it seems as though my unit may be missing the thermostat or it’s stuck open. I will lookup numbers to figure out the correct temp thermostat and just replace it or add it. Hopefully I can find one locally.
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Now I am curious if running cold could be keeping the unit from seating in the rings properly. Hopefully the initial load testing hasn’t done any damage. At the time, I figured cooler was okay as long as coolant was circulating, which I knew it was, it just didn’t register with me in the mild weather but it should have. I should have mentioned it earlier, but thankful it was caught now and I appreciated it DieselAddict.
 
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A cooler engine ( e.g. 150 vs 190F) means more incomplete combustion, leading to more carbon in the cylinders and in the exhaust (wet stacking effect). If it were my machine, I would do something, as I think that is an issue that needs addressing in a diesel, and yes, it would affect the rings.

All the best,

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I swapped out the coolant and thermostat today. The unit had a 88c (190F) thermostat in it and it wasn’t stuck. I went ahead and swapped it and ran under load for about an hour. The gauge now reads about 10f lower under load. Currently suspect the sender or gauge but leaning towards sender.
The unit seems a little weaker with the 180 thermostat and this unit is mainly a winter / overnight/ backup unit. so I will likely run the original 190F thermostat through an ultrasonic cleaner and put the thermostat back prior to running more load tests.
As for the temperature gauge reading, I guess I will purchase an IR thermometer to determine actual running temperature.
 
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That part that you circled is for the over temp shutdown. It does NOT drive the temperature gauge.

The one that does drive the temp gauge is find number 8 below.

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Fn 8 & 9
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FN 9
Also PN 8037122

FN 9
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FN 8 part numbers..
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Jimbo. Here is a hint. Any time you see a part with the CAGE code of 30554, the part number will be a hard thing to find. Cage code 30554 in MEP, Mobile Electric Power. Its an Office. So they source parts from "Someplace" and make up a part number. On your gen set, any part number that starts with an 88-***** is a "made up part number. Plug it in you browser anyway, but dont hold your breath.
 
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Guyfang said:
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Jimbo. Here is a hint. Any time you see a part with the CAGE code of 30554, the part number will be a hard thing to find. Cage code 30554 in MEP, Mobile Electric Power. Its an Office. So they source parts from "Someplace" and make up a part number. On your gen set, any part number that starts with an 88-***** is a "made up part number. Plug it in you browser anyway, but dont hold your breath.
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That's an insight and half! Many thanks!

All the best,

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Update: I swapped back to the 88C thermostat. After thermal review I think it’s safe to say that the issue is either the temp gauge or the sender. I will follow the procedure to check the sender as first step.
 

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Today I replaced the fuel lines on my 802. It seems they all rub through on these sets where the wire ties are placed or where the hoses rub something, so I used some wire loom in areas where the hoses get tied down. I also rerouted the hose behind the engine along a better path.

Anyone know of any ring stiction eliminator for fuel and / or oil that you know works?
 

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jimbo913 said:
Today I replaced the fuel lines on my 802. It seems they all rub through on these sets where the wire ties are placed or where the hoses rub something, so I used some wire loom in areas where the hoses get tied down. I also rerouted the hose behind the engine along a better path.

Anyone know of any ring stiction eliminator for fuel and / or oil that you know works?
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I think success depends on whether the issue is a little gum/buildup, or major crud (rebuild).

I haven't done it often, but for minor issues, the two ways that I have done it is either adding SeaFoam to the oil, and using SeaFoam top end cleaner in the intake, or to use EPR's magic additives ($$). Generally they have worked for me on engines where a PCV or EGR system had an issue, so basically a good engine that started consuming oil. They got cleaned up, and went back to not burning oil.

All the best,

2Pbfeet

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Sea Foam Spray - Intake Valve Cleaner | Sea Foam

Sea Foam Spray works through a gas engine’s upper air intake to dissolve deposits and buildup from intake runners, intake valves, and combustion chamber areas.
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2Pbfeet said:
I think success depends on whether the issue is a little gum/buildup, or major crud (rebuild).

I haven't done it often, but for minor issues, the two ways that I have done it is either adding SeaFoam to the oil, and using SeaFoam top end cleaner in the intake, or to use EPR's magic additives ($$). Generally they have worked for me on engines where a PCV or EGR system had an issue, so basically a good engine that started consuming oil. They got cleaned up, and went back to not burning oil.

All the best,

2Pbfeet
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I think it might be a stuck ring from sitting. Pretty sure it’s a relatively low hour remanufactured engine by the looks of it. Doesn’t seem to be using oil, or smoking, but has some crankcase pressure and doesn’t seem to handle full load as I would expect.
 
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