8V92 Radiator. The engine coolant temperature stays within the
specifications when driving on flat or climbing hills. Inspection, from
what I can see, the radiator looks good. The only visible thing from the
engine side is the radiator could use a good flush to get the dust out
between the fins. Anyone done this? High pressure or just city water
pressure? Place plastic on the engine side to keep the dirt from washing
onto the engine, or don't worry about that?
--
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Hello, Curt.
I do this often, about every 3000 miles. The best, and in my
opinion only way to do it, is with a HOT water pressure washer.
The same road film, grease, fuel-oil that sticks to your windows,
and everything else, will cover your radiator fins and become a
magnet for dust. The hot water will bow out the grease behind the
dust and leave the radiator squeaky clean.
I keep the pressure at 750 psi, but you could turn it up more if
needed. Again, the water temp, not the pressure is the real
difference maker. I set the water @220 f.
You will not hurt the motor. Infact, if the motor needs cleaning
blast away at it with the hot water and it will be as clean as the
radiator. Same goes for the generator compartment.
Remember, when you are finished, all the grease that used to be in
your bus will now be laying on the ground directly beneth it. Park
your bus in a good spot!
You can rent a hot water machine from an equipment rental place.
Good luck.
James
78FC33SB "Old School"
Tunica, MS (Grand Casino RV Resort -- Very nice facility!!)
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wrote:
>
> 8V92 Radiator. The engine coolant temperature stays within the
> specifications when driving on flat or climbing hills. Inspection,
from
> what I can see, the radiator looks good. The only visible thing
from the
> engine side is the radiator could use a good flush to get the dust
out
> between the fins. Anyone done this? High pressure or just city
water
> pressure? Place plastic on the engine side to keep the dirt from
washing
> onto the engine, or don't worry about that?
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
Curt,
If you want to, drive it over to my house, and wash it out here. I have a
pressure washer, hot water at the side of the house, and most all of my
neighbors work during the day. They complain occasionally about my wife's
barking
dogs, but never about me washing the curb/gutter stuff "down" the street.
It's nice living at the top of the street...the wind blows their grass clipping
up the street to my house, and I hose it down to their's. Been that way for
18 yrs!!
Give me a call if it's something you might want to do.
Kevin
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Curt,
This past Saturday I took the grills off the engine and ginny radiators and
pressure washed them. They were full of dirt, dust, leaves, twigs and small bits
of paper and insulation. I mixed up a couple five gallon buckets of water and
dawn dish washing liquid and used this to suction through the pressure washer to
wash with then I flushed with clear water.
Don't forget to clean the fan blades. A dirty fan blade will drasticly cut down
on air movement. Since my next job is to clean the engine and compartment I was
not concerned about covering the motor.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 8V92 PT40
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From: Curt Sprenger
To:
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Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 3:47 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] External Flushing Radiator Fins 8V92
8V92 Radiator. The engine coolant temperature stays within the
specifications when driving on flat or climbing hills. Inspection, from
what I can see, the radiator looks good. The only visible thing from the
engine side is the radiator could use a good flush to get the dust out
between the fins. Anyone done this? High pressure or just city water
pressure? Place plastic on the engine side to keep the dirt from washing
onto the engine, or don't worry about that?
--
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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Thanks Howard,
That is the best method for cleaning that I've heard of. Any issue in
removing the 8V92 grill? I'm thinking I'll do the radiator wash in the
street in front of my house. How much oily stuff washed out? Big mess,
not bad? I have a neighbor down the street that will call code
enforcement or police if he doesn't like what someone is doing.
Thanks,
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
Howard O. Truitt wrote:
> Curt,
> This past Saturday I took the grills off the engine and ginny
> radiators and pressure washed them. They were full of dirt, dust,
> leaves, twigs and small bits of paper and insulation. I mixed up a
> couple five gallon buckets of water and dawn dish washing liquid and
> used this to suction through the pressure washer to wash with then I
> flushed with clear water.
> Don't forget to clean the fan blades. A dirty fan blade will drasticly
> cut down on air movement. Since my next job is to clean the engine and
> compartment I was not concerned about covering the motor.
> Howard Truitt
> Camilla, Ga.
> 86 8V92 PT40
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Curt Sprenger
> To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
;
> wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 3:47 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] External Flushing Radiator Fins 8V92
>
> 8V92 Radiator. The engine coolant temperature stays within the
> specifications when driving on flat or climbing hills. Inspection, from
> what I can see, the radiator looks good. The only visible thing from the
> engine side is the radiator could use a good flush to get the dust out
> between the fins. Anyone done this? High pressure or just city water
> pressure? Place plastic on the engine side to keep the dirt from washing
> onto the engine, or don't worry about that?
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
Thanks Kevin,
Let me keep that in mind for when I get to that project. I think I'll do
the gen. radiator first. As you know I'm always planning ahead for more
projects. It's a long way over to your house...which hill do you climb,
the West or the East? First gear only?
Thanks,
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
krminyl@... wrote:
> Curt,
>
> If you want to, drive it over to my house, and wash it out here. I have a
> pressure washer, hot water at the side of the house, and most all of my
> neighbors work during the day. They complain occasionally about my
> wife's barking
> dogs, but never about me washing the curb/gutter stuff "down" the street.
> It's nice living at the top of the street...the wind blows their grass
> clipping
> up the street to my house, and I hose it down to their's. Been that
> way for
> 18 yrs!!
>
> Give me a call if it's something you might want to do.
>
> Kevin
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
Curt,
East or West...doesn't matter. East is easier...it should shift into 2nd.
Coming up West, well, that's another issue. It's kind of fun "smoking out"
the wildlife as you chug up the hill.
The offer is there, if you want to take advantage of it someday!
Kevin Mc
YL CA
86 38PT
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This week is kind of bad...I'm helping my son on finishing his Eagle Scout
Project at our neighborhood elementary school, along with a couple of other
personal issues (family member in the hospital). Next week, would be good,
except for Tuesday the 20th. Just let me know.
Kevin Mc
YL CA
86 38PT
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Kevin,
I'll take advantage of your offer for sure. Thank you! I've received
some great input re. cleaning radiators. I'll bring the fixins to clean
it. I'll remove the grill here at home.
Is there a good day this week or next week, or the week after. I'm not
in a hurry, just need to get it done.
Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
krminyl@... wrote:
> Curt,
>
> East or West...doesn't matter. East is easier...it should shift into 2nd.
> Coming up West, well, that's another issue. It's kind of fun "smoking
> out"
> the wildlife as you chug up the hill.
>
> The offer is there, if you want to take advantage of it someday!
>
> Kevin Mc
> YL CA
> 86 38PT
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
Curt just a thought but what do you think of using Gunk to presoak the
radiator before using a garden hose with hot water? Would Gunk be harmful?
On 13/06/06, Curt Sprenger wrote:
>
> Kevin,
>
> I'll take advantage of your offer for sure. Thank you! I've received
> some great input re. cleaning radiators. I'll bring the fixins to clean
> it. I'll remove the grill here at home.
>
> Is there a good day this week or next week, or the week after. I'm not
> in a hurry, just need to get it done.
>
>
> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
>
> krminyl@... wrote:
>
> > Curt,
> >
> > East or West...doesn't matter. East is easier...it should shift into
> 2nd.
> > Coming up West, well, that's another issue. It's kind of fun "smoking
> > out"
> > the wildlife as you chug up the hill.
> >
> > The offer is there, if you want to take advantage of it someday!
> >
> > Kevin Mc
> > YL CA
> > 86 38PT
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
>
>
>
--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB
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