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  1. Floyd, Jun 26, 2017
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    Any suggestions regarding an engine temp gauge that's reads erratically while enroute. Shows readings from 50°f to 180°f. All other engine operation is normal. New owner. Thanks for the help.
  2. menkes, Jun 27, 2017
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    sensor or sensoe wiring
  3. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    Thanks. Do you know where the sensor is located?
  4. menkes, Jun 27, 2017
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  5. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    Appreciate the help
  6. Fishtigua, Jun 27, 2017
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    Hi Menkes. Do you know if the engine is a newer D6 or one of the older TAMD's.

    Very different motors as to where sensors are placed.
  7. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    It is a D6-330A-B
  8. Fishtigua, Jun 27, 2017
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    Ah, couldn't see that anywhere. Thanks.
  9. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    Thank you
  10. Fishtigua, Jun 27, 2017
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    Sounds like it's time to pull the core from the coolers. Those early D6 are getting to the age where they are clogging up. Also watch for corrosion on the end-caps, they are pitting badly on the machined faces. The hoses also go soft and start to split, check those too. Check the crank breather hoses , another classic D6 fail.
  11. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
  12. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    I did notice that the hoses are due to be replaced.
  13. Fishtigua, Jun 27, 2017
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    You could spend hours checking on the Vodia Diagnostic tester for a sensor fault, but trust me, it's down to basic engineering on the cooler system. Simple.
  14. Floyd, Jun 27, 2017
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    Good to know. Thanks.