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Old Jul 19, 2024 | 09:18 AM
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overheats when pulling camper

1995 f250, 7.3 power stroke overheats when pulling my camper. I have replaced thermostat, flushed radiator, changed transmission fluid, and checked the fan clutch but still gets to hot pulling. Never even close when driving normal with no load. What can I check/suggestions ? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 19, 2024 | 09:26 AM
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Does the fan sound like an airplane taking off when it engages? The fan clutch would be my first guess.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2024 | 09:50 AM
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Is the condenser and radiator clear of debris on the fins? maybe it could be a radiator that is internally clogged, or you used the wrong thermostat, there's a long and short stem thermostat
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by farmert
Does the fan sound like an airplane taking off when it engages? The fan clutch would be my first guess.
Yes and it does not freely spin when its cold, or keep spinning when i turn off the engine.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 07:54 AM
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Everything is clear on the radiator, the thermostat looked thee same as the one I replaced.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 09:34 AM
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what is engine oil temp when it over heats?

your oil cooler could be clogged up and not cooling the oil enough
 
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Old Jul 23, 2024 | 08:04 AM
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I'll check that.....Thanks
 
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