So i got a/c now my trucks heating up
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So i got a/c now my trucks heating up
Well as most of you know, i went from a v6 to a v8. I didn't have air until this week.
I had to replace the compressor/ with bracket and the lines, everything else
was from the v6. Now its really great, it cools up too like 40-45 degrees at night
and 50 during the day. What I've noticed though is that if i idle for more than
like 15 min the temp starts climbing up! is this because i'm using a smaller
radiator? The clutch fan? I do plan on going to E-fans soon. It gets up too like
230 240. Any suggestions?
I had to replace the compressor/ with bracket and the lines, everything else
was from the v6. Now its really great, it cools up too like 40-45 degrees at night
and 50 during the day. What I've noticed though is that if i idle for more than
like 15 min the temp starts climbing up! is this because i'm using a smaller
radiator? The clutch fan? I do plan on going to E-fans soon. It gets up too like
230 240. Any suggestions?
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That would happen to me when it was HOT HOT HOT outside here in TX with the clutch fan, if I were to let it sit at idle it would slowly creep above 210. Popping the hood open if possible will solve that issue, or get efans.
But if its in this weather, it shouldnt climb that high that fast... it isnt 110 outside anymore
But if its in this weather, it shouldnt climb that high that fast... it isnt 110 outside anymore
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Idling with A/C will get the temps to climb, especially if you have a weak fan clutch or low idle speed, or clogged radiator. Generally it's just from the pump not moving a ton of coolant past the thermostat and not a lot of air flowing over the rad.
As far as driving one without a fan, well, that's easy to do as long as you don't sit around for more than one light cycle. The fan only moves enough air to compensate for 15-20mph speeds. Anything above and there is plenty of air being rammed through.
As far as driving one without a fan, well, that's easy to do as long as you don't sit around for more than one light cycle. The fan only moves enough air to compensate for 15-20mph speeds. Anything above and there is plenty of air being rammed through.
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That would happen to me when it was HOT HOT HOT outside here in TX with the clutch fan, if I were to let it sit at idle it would slowly creep above 210. Popping the hood open if possible will solve that issue, or get efans.
But if its in this weather, it shouldnt climb that high that fast... it isnt 110 outside anymore
But if its in this weather, it shouldnt climb that high that fast... it isnt 110 outside anymore
Idling with A/C will get the temps to climb, especially if you have a weak fan clutch or low idle speed, or clogged radiator. Generally it's just from the pump not moving a ton of coolant past the thermostat and not a lot of air flowing over the rad.
As far as driving one without a fan, well, that's easy to do as long as you don't sit around for more than one light cycle. The fan only moves enough air to compensate for 15-20mph speeds. Anything above and there is plenty of air being rammed through.
As far as driving one without a fan, well, that's easy to do as long as you don't sit around for more than one light cycle. The fan only moves enough air to compensate for 15-20mph speeds. Anything above and there is plenty of air being rammed through.
My idle is like at 600-700 ish.
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JIMO, when you change out to the e-fans, change the radiator. I only changed mine b/c of a hole and I was leaking. Preventative maintenance never hurts. I have this radiator...
2002 Chevrolet pickup (c/k/silverado series) All Aluminum Radiator | All Aluminum Radiator | Chevrolet Auto Parts
Other than the A/c, what else have you changed?
2002 Chevrolet pickup (c/k/silverado series) All Aluminum Radiator | All Aluminum Radiator | Chevrolet Auto Parts
Other than the A/c, what else have you changed?
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JIMO, when you change out to the e-fans, change the radiator. I only changed mine b/c of a hole and I was leaking. Preventative maintenance never hurts. I have this radiator...
2002 Chevrolet pickup (c/k/silverado series) All Aluminum Radiator | All Aluminum Radiator | Chevrolet Auto Parts
Other than the A/c, what else have you changed?
2002 Chevrolet pickup (c/k/silverado series) All Aluminum Radiator | All Aluminum Radiator | Chevrolet Auto Parts
Other than the A/c, what else have you changed?
And ummm.. nothing but i think the v6 radiator is smaller than the v8 one. could that be why?
I had a 2000 4.3 i took it out and put in a 2002 5.3
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For example, if you know that you're going to upgrade your transmission in the near future, and you know your going to do the radiator swap, add a trans cooler while the radiator and clutch fan are out.
If the clutch fan is out, swap the stat, water pump, and the belt. I know this is a lot of money, but it's something to think about.