I'm idling at 1k rpm with water temps around 200 degrees but still have some slobbering going on. Was contemplating putting a winter front on for idling over night and completely close it up. My fan comes on at 217.
Will the fan still be able to keep the truck from overheating when it's activated on/off even with a fully closed winter front?
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Maybe slide a big piece of cardboard in with 4 of 5 holes the size of an Apple. Should be ok for being parked
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Get a winter front withe the zipper that gives you the options to either close up 100% or less
Then you can close up according to temperature outsideProfessionalNoticer and 77fib77 Thank this. -
With no load on the engine, except the alternator, if it’s cold enough outside to need a winter front, more than likely you will be running the heater inside to keep warm, that draw of heat away from the engine, heating the cab and sleeper, will more than likely keep the engine fan from kicking on very often.
As for the ‘slobber’, it all depends on the engine. I remember on the farm, using our biggest diesel tractors in a pinch for a job that required extensive idling, at summer temps, they still would ‘slobber’.ProfessionalNoticer Thanks this. -
This why I hate idling at all, doesnt matter the temp, if irs idling at low or no load most will slobber, not much you can do.
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Very common on 60 Series Detroit.Siinman, austinmike, ProfessionalNoticer and 4 others Thank this. -
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Will a winter front do anything? After changing it back to full mechanical and setting the timing at 18 degrees it doesn't slobber even with a 170 T stat.
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