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Engine Temp difference after coming down from cruise

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  1. CSkipR, Dec 19, 2017
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    CSkipR

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    Both Man CR900 engines run the same temperature 190-192 at cruise 1800-1950 rpm. I had the thermostats (3 on each engine) replaced about a year ago and since then each engine has a different temp reading after coming down from cruise to idle. The starboard engine will read about 9 degrees cooler than the port. I believe the issue is with the starboard engine. The port when coming down to idle from cruise will read 187-189f and the starboard 178. I´m guessing one of the thermostats is either a different temp setting or is possibly sticking. Any ideas.
    I'm not overly concerned with the temp difference but would like to get both engines close to the same.
  2. Lepke, Dec 19, 2017
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    Mass produced items like thermostats often have slight differences. Not only temperature but can have flaws like sticking open. The only real way to know is to remove the thermostats and test them in water and note the differences. I've had new thermostats not completely close and others stick wide open.
    I do my own engine work and usually test them before installing. You'd think for the price of diesel OEM thermostats, they'd all be perfect.
  3. Capt J, Dec 19, 2017
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    You need to photo temp both engines at the temperature sender to really verify TEMP. I would guess it will most likely be your temperature gauge sender.
  4. CSkipR, Dec 19, 2017
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    You got that right. $1500 for the 6 thermostats.