Freightlinner with a cummins gen 2 2005 set at 620 hp and 20-50 foot pound

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by cumminsgen2, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. cumminsgen2

    cumminsgen2 Bobtail Member

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    my problem is my oil temp when im at 50ton or over pulling up a hill my oil temp gets hot and brings on the red stop engeine light has any one had this problem
     
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  3. The Admiral

    The Admiral Heavy Load Member

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    My experience has been when you start moving weight you are going to get heat. Depending on what kind of shape your cooling system, ect are in. It may be a simple matter of dropping a gear and backing out of it.
     
  4. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    were is pryo meter temp.?
     
  5. x#1

    x#1 Road Train Member

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    maybe lots of torque but tall gearing? flush that cooling system driver and don't put car coolant back in it.maybe that will help.just grasping and upping my post count.thanks.
     
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