Injector codes and engine temp

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  1. Aug 25, 2009 #1
    Bullhauler

    Bullhauler Bobtail Member

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    I have a 98 3406E with 5232 codes and a fuel temp harness and I have been very happy with it. It usually averages 5.5 to 6.1mpg but every since i added the harness and changed the codes it gets hotter quicker. Running down the road with a load it will get up to 200 degrees alot easier and more often than it had before. In the last year I have done a new fan clutch, radiator, charge air, condenser, water pump and thermostat. It seems that after I changed the codes it started running hot has anyone noticed this.
     
    Bullhauler, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. Aug 25, 2009 #2
    C16KIWI

    C16KIWI Medium Load Member

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    more fuel = more heat
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2009 #3
    Jas

    Jas Medium Load Member

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    spot on:biggrin_25519:

    Bigger power engines do heat up faster.

    Lower temp thermostats may help a little, check the seals between your radiator and bonnet are in good conditon so it forces all the air entering the grill to go through the radiator instead of around it. A lot of guys out here modify their bonnets or cabs to help let the heat out better.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2009 #4
    07-379Pete

    07-379Pete Crusty Commando-Pete

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    Try using Cummins 175~180deg thermostats.
     
    07-379Pete, Aug 26, 2009
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  7. Aug 26, 2009 #5
    Donk

    Donk Have a Cup Of Concrete

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    On my western star, i had to cut the 'skirts' out of the inner guards to let some hear vent out the wheel arches.

    on the cluster#### that is the iveco, it needed the same, and part of the deck walk plate cut, due to the air cleaners and batteries blocking a large portion of the available space for airflow.
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2009 #6
    cat from the valley

    cat from the valley Medium Load Member

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    running in hot temperate areas a lower thermostat really wont do much, if u have a fan switch or a fan overide try using that but still wont do much, as was said more fuel=more temp
     
    cat from the valley, Aug 26, 2009
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  9. Aug 27, 2009 #7
    haystack

    haystack Light Load Member

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    I havent noticed that mine heats up any faster, (02 6nz running fuel wire, fuel cooler, 6999 codes, and a MI stage 5 turbo). Does your temp go up and stay? or Does it go up, fan comes on, temp comes back down?
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2009 #8
    C16KIWI

    C16KIWI Medium Load Member

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    More fuel= more heat was a simple answer,mine is getting a lot more fuel but making less heat BUT I have done the same as you.....Run a bigger turbo that = more air flow to keep the temps down.
    IMO adding fuel you need to match the air flow:biggrin_255:
     
    C16KIWI, Aug 27, 2009
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  11. Aug 28, 2009 #9
    Bullhauler

    Bullhauler Bobtail Member

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    It cools down when the fan kicks on at a bit over 200, hasn't caused any problems I just noticed it recently. My exaust temp still barely hits 1000deg MAX. I usually am loaded over 80k sometimes over 90k. I hate it when I show up to load somewhere and the first words are "so how big is your trailer?"
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2009 #10
    olblu362

    olblu362 Light Load Member

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    My 98 did the same thing when i swapped injectors . I lost the 5232 and went back to stock SETTINGS had to do a software update also my fix was

    injectors - # 211-3024
    # 281 F duralite aircharge cooler
    pete upgrade fan # 393256-32
    just for kicks
    michigan turbo stage 5
    1000 hp cam 201-2667
    I'M RUNNIN 1543 on the dyno last check if i keep my foot out of it gets 6.5 mpg and never runs over 900 on pyro oh! also 5 core radiator thats on the motor computer dyno for all u skeptics yes i know i lose about 75 hp - 125 hp to the wheels OH WELL TRY AND PASS ME GOIN UP HILLS HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
     
    olblu362, Aug 30, 2009
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