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Date:         Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:53:47 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
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Dave, I think you will find the new radiator helps the temp needle stay toward the middle even on long grades.

I don't see where you have mentioned the year of your van but you should perhaps get a new radiator fan temp switch to go with the new rad. The original switch used in 1.9 models is too slow to react and the later 2.1 switch is all I use any more.

Another thing is to add a manual switch to kick the fan on to high speed when driving in warm weather up a long grade. Not as needed with a new radiator and later 2.1 temp switch.

If any of my vans read more than a needle width or two above the led going up a long hill I know it is time to fix something. Either the fan is not working properly or it is time for a new radiator.

Mark

Dave Mcneely wrote: > I'm new to my camper. I've read the manual, and know that for the temp > needle to rise well above the led bulb is considered "normal." On long > grades in hot weather, the needle approaches, and even touches, the next > higher white line ("7/8" line). I pull over, and try to do that before > the needle reaches the line. I don't think I'm being over cautious. > Others have described similar behavior to me. > > right now, I'm getting a new radiator -- maybe I needed it, maybe I > didn't. I don't like to waste money. > > Are you telling me that if the needle approaches the 7/8 line, and the > temp warning light is not flashing, I should just keep going? > Hmmmm........ . > >


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