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Re: [GMCnet] The stock temp gauge doesn't really tell you your operating temps. Why that's a problem [message #327702 is a reply to message #327698]

Wed, 03 January 2018 10:28

Mike Kelley

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Thanks John W.:
Good info and well stated.
I love it when you knowledgeable guys share good info so directly that a non mechanic like myself can learn from it.
Have Gr8 2018

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> On Jan 3, 2018, at 9:36 AM, John Wright wrote:
>
> Pete,
> The factory temp gauge sender has caused a number of issues. The range indicated is really not useful or a good indication of actual engine temp and you can damage an engine thinking that you have been a safe zone. Go to the following information:
>
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/engine.html#sender
>
> If you are running the stock radiator you should be running a 9# cap and they are still available and never more than a 10# cap. You can damage the radiator by using any higher pressure rated cap. The aluminum radiators typically use a 14-16# rated cap because they are built differently and do not expand and contract like the stock one would with a higher rated cap.
>
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/engine.html#cap
>
> Regards,
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLakerTech Editor
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 75 Avion Under Reconstruction
> Michigan (On Location in Tucson)
>
>
>> On Jan 2, 2018, at 7:15 PM, Pete Smith wrote:
>>
>> Good, idea, and as a bonus the coolant gets changed, which is likely long overdue :)
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