running hot (temp)
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running hot (temp)
95 F250 460 4x2
While pulling my Jeep on my car trailer, I got the exhaust hot enough to melt the plastic on the right fender. I had no power and the temp gauge was climbing. I decided to gut the cat today, I hooked the trailer back up and it ran a little cooler, but not much better.
What else can I do?
While pulling my Jeep on my car trailer, I got the exhaust hot enough to melt the plastic on the right fender. I had no power and the temp gauge was climbing. I decided to gut the cat today, I hooked the trailer back up and it ran a little cooler, but not much better.
What else can I do?
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No codes, power seemed low, but this was the first time at highway speed with the trailer hooked to this truck. it would pull great at 40 mph, but then it seemed like it couldn't breathe the faster I got.
I just got this truck 4 months ago, and have not driven it much.
I just got this truck 4 months ago, and have not driven it much.
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Thought #1, Check the air filter, dirty wouldn't hurt at lower speeds much but as power demand went up this could cause this.
Thought #2, How big is the radiator, 2 core, 3 core or 4? The 2 core is minimal for non-towing. The 3 core will usually get the job done, as long as coolant is good and radiator is clean inside and out. Never had an issue with my 4 core, regardless of temp and/or load.
Thought #2, How big is the radiator, 2 core, 3 core or 4? The 2 core is minimal for non-towing. The 3 core will usually get the job done, as long as coolant is good and radiator is clean inside and out. Never had an issue with my 4 core, regardless of temp and/or load.
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Thought #1, Check the air filter, dirty wouldn't hurt at lower speeds much but as power demand went up this could cause this.
Thought #2, How big is the radiator, 2 core, 3 core or 4? The 2 core is minimal for non-towing. The 3 core will usually get the job done, as long as coolant is good and radiator is clean inside and out. Never had an issue with my 4 core, regardless of temp and/or load.
Thought #2, How big is the radiator, 2 core, 3 core or 4? The 2 core is minimal for non-towing. The 3 core will usually get the job done, as long as coolant is good and radiator is clean inside and out. Never had an issue with my 4 core, regardless of temp and/or load.
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