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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Overheat while towing

I made a long haul with towing my mudtruck this weekend. About 200 miles one way. On the way there my truck did fine but it was about 60* outside and at night. On the way back if I kept it @55 i was fine, if I pushed it to 60 my engine temp gauge would start rising quickly until i let off the throttle and then it would start to drop within about 45-90 seconds. It was about 85-90* outside and in the middle of day. I was towing close to 18,000lbs. Any ideas?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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thermostat sticking.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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check the front of the radiator for trash, sounds like its not getting enough air, did you hear the fan kick in???the clutch may be bad..
 
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