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outdoordynamics

12-08-2006, 07:38 PM

My 1996 f250 overheats when driving with my plow up. I replaced the radiator,thermostat,fan cluch and added an aux electric fan and nothing seems to work. Any suggestion would be greatly apprieciated.

grandview (2006)

12-08-2006, 09:00 PM

When you drive with the plow on the air can't reach the radiator drop the plow a little and it should work.
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G.M.Landscaping

12-08-2006, 09:08 PM

I just asked this same Q over at plowsite earlier today. Mine is a 91 F250 with a 8' western. I have to run my plow all the way to the left and about 2" off the ground to keep the temp at 3/4. I still need help also.

http://www.plowsite.com/showthread.php?t=40574

ECS

12-08-2006, 10:16 PM

LOL FORD, you have to Flip Over & Read Directions first. JK :D

Angle the plow to one side and that should help the airflow aslo.

Mike33

12-08-2006, 10:18 PM

I have an older 250 and had to replace the fan shrout.
Mike

G.M.Landscaping

12-08-2006, 10:27 PM

try running a 160* thermostat. I might be doing that on mine.

procut

12-08-2006, 11:41 PM

I wish I could remember exactly what its called, but i've seen a plexi-glass air deflector that mounts on the top of the hood, and angles up and out probably 10", thus it deflects air over the radiator. I saw one in some magazine (can't remember which one) plus I noticed they sell them at the Western dealer. It seemed kind of expensive considering what it is, as I recall they were $200.00, but i'm sure it would solve the problem.

outdoordynamics

12-09-2006, 09:09 AM

I've tried the keeping the blade low and angling it. Tried a homemade air foil deflector and still no help. In the past when I ran a chevy I never had that problem. My diesel loves it when I drive with a blade on though

The Rookie

12-09-2006, 10:35 AM

Internal head problems such as blown gasket or a crack could cause an overheating condition.

DBL

12-09-2006, 08:40 PM

dont run the plow so high...if this doesnt fix it then install and aftermarket fan to help cool it down in there wire it too a switch and then you wont have a problem

LOL FORD, you have to Flip Over & Read Directions first. JK :D

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outdoordynamics

12-10-2006, 08:01 AM

Ford= Fixed Or Repaired Daily

Raven386

12-10-2006, 08:20 AM

Ford = damn!, i really wish i bought a Chevy!

RedWingsDet

12-10-2006, 10:35 AM

lol you guys are bound to start a war with the ford guys. But I tend to agree with you, I've had 2 fords, f150 and f350 and replaced trannys in both and the f350 at 50k miles. whereas I have had 2 chevy 2500hd's and they've ran better than any truck ive owned (nock on wood).

but you guys are bound to start a war of ford vs chevy with someone on here lol

Raven386

12-10-2006, 10:41 AM

my tranny is starting to slip in my 06 2500HD. only 18K miles on it.

stroker51

12-10-2006, 09:23 PM

I won't start a war, but my Ford's have never left me on the side of the road, and the old plowing trucks, 83 and 93, git r dun every time I ask it of them. Now, the old western cable plows on them, thats a different story.;)