Engine Cooling Inspect

Engine Cooling Inspect


Component / Item "Inspect for (Visual except as noted)" Corrective action Item Data
Fan drive belts "Damage deterioration excessive wear glazing or looseness" Replace if unserviceable. Tighten if loose. System Capacity 25 Quarts
Pressure (Cap setting) 13 psi (PN: 5101957)
Pressure cap "Plugged vacuum vent damaged seating surfaces gasket or locking rims" Replace cap if unserviceable Thermostat
"(*NOTE*) Normal wear on locking rims won't affect sealing of the cap but a bent rim can cock the cap on the radiator filler neck and affect the spring pressure enough to cause the cap to leak. If rims are bent toward top of cap the system will operate at a higher pressure than the system is designed for." Vacuum valve spring; pull out on valve head with finger tips to check tension Should pull out without binding about 1/8 inch and reseat by spring action; replace cap if faulty Operating Temperature 177 - 184 Degrees
Full - opening temperature 184 Degrees
Water Pump "Damage leakage and mounting bolts" Replace if unserviceable. Tighten loose mounting bolts Fan:
Blades 6
Water pump gasket Evidence of leaks Replace Shroud opening 21.25 inches
Water Pump:
Pulleys "Excessive wear and damage" Replace if unserviceable Impeller 8 Bladed
Dirt or oil in grooves Clean as necessary Drive belts Matched set (two)
Lubrication fitting "One: Grease every 4 000 miles or 6 months"
Radiator Evidence of leakage and damage Replace if unserviceable Radiator "Flush periodically: at least every 12 000 miles or yearly; also recommended after long storage"
Filler neck for corrosion and damage Remove corrosion; replace radiator if damaged (cannot buy new. They are worth their weight in gold.) Core
Filler neck for obstruction of outlet to overflow hose Remove obstruction Tubes 182
Overflow hose for condition and secure mounting Repair or replace if unserviceable Fins 298
Thickness 3 inches
Radiator coolant hoses "Evidence of leakage damage and deterioration" Replace unserviceable hoses Area 878 square inches
Loose clamps Tighten clamps Deaerator In top tank
Filler Neck "Access: Coach aft end near center."
Oil hoses Evidence of leakage and damage Replace unserviceable hose Drain cock Location: Right bottom of radiator
Loose fittings (use wrench to check) Tighten fittings Transmission oil cooler:
Plates 6
Temperature gauge (on coach dash panel) "With engine operating in normal temperature range place an accurate thermometer beside radiator fill neck. Indications on thermometer and gauge should be the same within approximately 10 degrees F" Replace inoperative or out of tolerance gauge.
Integrity of wiring and connections Repair defective wiring
Temperature sender Integrity of wiring and connections Repair defective wiring
Thermostat outlet connector Damage and looseness Tighten if loose. Replace if unserviceable