Engine Temp

[WoodyUSMC]

I have done a lot of research on here and still am not sure if this is ok. My temp is reading 210-215. When I got the rig and it was dead code it didn't read anything. Then when it warmed up out side I noticed it was a bit higher. But today it was in the 70s and the temp scares me. The rig had a heater in it at one point so it's possible they set it up to run hot. But this seems a bit much.... advice please

 

[porkysplace]

I would hook in a mechanical gauge and see what it reads . You could have a bad sender or gauge now , military gauges are not the most reliable . You could also use a IR heat gun on the motor to check it>

 

[Welder1]

Most of these trucks run under 200*F. Mine runs steady at 180 regardless of load. I would suggest you check temp with a mechanical gage as suggested. if the temp is high you probably have a thermostat or radiator issue.