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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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coolent temp.

Just wondering how hot will the eng. get before the idiot light comes on? when I pull my fifthwheel in the hills my truck runs hot I will let it go up to 225 before I pull over and let it cool back down, but the idiot light never comes on. it does come on at start up so I know the light works.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Where is your sending unit located?
Since you gave a temp number I assume you have an aftermarket guage.

I have mine in the head where the idiot light switch was.
235 is easy to see when working it hard.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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My after market gauge is hooked up to the water port on the drivers side of the eng. at the back near the firewall .
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Idiot light comes on at 244*F......

Diesel engine coolant temperature at the top of the radiator where hose attaches after high rpm or under load condition for 20 minutes should be (195-237*F) 91-114*C nice time to have a temperature reading point and shoot tool.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Thanks for that PLC7.3. Is there a way to test that sensor or should I just change it out for piece of mind.
 
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