First time towing the goose!

[Powerhead357mag]

I went and bought a goose neck about 400miles away yesterday! its a 24k capacity but just had a smaller 14k bumber pull trailer loaded on top. My ECT was a steady 218 and EOT was 238 running 70 on mild hills from GA to FL. On the longer steeper hills ECT went up to 228 for a short bit. But no puking or coolant lose. the truck is a completely stock 2003 F350 with a flat bed. Those temps seem high to me what do yall think?

Thanks,

Tim

[f350powerstroke]

Came into thread expecting pics of said trailer..



left dissapointed....

[Powerhead357mag]

PICS to satisfy the masses

[lubbock guy]

the ECT/EOT delta "test" should be done unloaded at 65mph cruise, on mostly "level" HWY, start test when ect has reached a min temp of 190degrees F, check ECT/EOT deltas 5 to 10min later, if temp delta exceeds 15degrees F, likley cause is clogged oil cooler.

Originally Posted by Powerhead357mag

I went and bought a goose neck about 400miles away yesterday! its a 24k capacity but just had a smaller 14k bumber pull trailer loaded on top. My ECT was a steady 218 and EOT was 238 running 70 on mild hills from GA to FL. On the longer steeper hills ECT went up to 228 for a short bit. But no puking or coolant lose. the truck is a completely stock 2003 F350 with a flat bed. Those temps seem high to me what do yall think?

Thanks,

Tim

[Mattc0508]

I dont think he was really asking about the ECT EOT delta test I think he was just asking if those temps were good given his speed, load, and terrain.

Sorry I cant comment on that issue as I dont do much towing.

[DENALI]

I just towed 22k through the rockies and my highest coolant temp was 232 going up the pass to the eisenhower tunnel.

[Powerhead357mag]

Originally Posted by DENALI

I just towed 22k through the rockies and my highest coolant temp was 232 going up the pass to the eisenhower tunnel.

well dang that doesnt make me feel all warm and fuzzy.....

[HeavyAssault]

Originally Posted by lubbock guy

the ECT/EOT delta "test" should be done unloaded at 65mph cruise, on mostly "level" HWY, start test when ect has reached a min temp of 190degrees F, check ECT/EOT deltas 5 to 10min later, if temp delta exceeds 15degrees F, likley cause is clogged oil cooler.

BS............

[lubbock guy]

that is the test to check for clogged oil cooler, Explain BS ?

Originally Posted by HeavyAssault

BS............

[HeavyAssault]

You are talking it as if you stepped into it.............

http://www.phila.gov/fleet/Warranty%...sb09-08-03.pdf