{"id":57946,"date":"2019-09-25T18:16:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T01:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=57946"},"modified":"2024-03-18T07:42:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:42:55","slug":"engine-gets-to-the-very-high-end-of-the-temperature-gauge-when-pulling-camper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2019\/09\/engine-gets-to-the-very-high-end-of-the-temperature-gauge-when-pulling-camper","title":{"rendered":"Engine gets to the very high end of the temperature gauge when pulling camper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-30006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/1998-ford-f250.jpg\" alt=\"1998 Ford F250\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When I pull my camper it gets to the very high end of the temp. still inside the normal range but almost hot. When I first got my truck it didn&#8217;t have that problem, it ran in the middle. It is a 1997 Ford F250 with a 7.5L engine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5950293074584657\" data-ad-slot=\"3814845838\"><\/ins> I will assume the coolant level is full and the cooling system has no leaks.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of things come to mind on this one. First the clutch fan may be getting weak and in need of replacement. It take about a hour to swap it out. Any obstruction in front of the radiator would also contribute the issue. Lastly I would want to confirm the temperature reading is accurate. It is possible that the coolant temperature sending unit is not functioning correctly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clutch Fan Failing<\/li>\n<li>Radiator air flow obstructed<\/li>\n<li>Faulty coolant temperature reading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Temperature Gun<\/h4>\n<p>You can check the engine coolant temperature with an external infra red temperature gun. You can pick one up reasonably cheap at amazon for under $20.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-81118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infrared-temp-gun.jpg\" alt=\"infrared-temp-gun\" width=\"153\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infrared-temp-gun.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/infrared-temp-gun-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SUMCis\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/shop-item.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Automotive\" width=\"140\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just aim it at the engine head or upper radiator hose to check the temperature.<\/p>\n<h4>Clutch Fan<\/h4>\n<p>Clutch fan can also be picked up pretty reasonable for under $40 and like i mentioned earlier, it takes about an hour to swap it out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-81184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1997-ford-f150-7.5-clutch-fan.jpg\" alt=\"1997 ford f150 7.5 clutch fan\" width=\"193\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1997-ford-f150-7.5-clutch-fan.jpg 523w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1997-ford-f150-7.5-clutch-fan-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48asrl3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/shop-item.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Automotive\" width=\"140\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I pull my camper it gets to the very high end of the temp. still inside the normal range but almost hot. 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