E450 heat from engine cover
Our Sunseeker with E450 throws off a ton of heat from the engine cover on the passenger side. Any comments or ideas? Lee
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I have a 2011 chassis on my 2012 24' E-350 with the 6.8L V-10 and in 32,000+ miles we have yet to experience noticeable engine heat in the cab. Keep in mind we live in Tucson and spend far more time in triple digit temps than most folks.
You might want to check the actual engine temperatures you're operating at. The dash gauges are notoriously optimistic and rarely reflect accurate temps until just before they redline. A Scan Gauge {or other similar device}, will give you precise info. I run with mine displaying engine coolant and trans fluid temps along with average and real time mpg.
Even in triple digit weather we rarely see much over 200 degrees from the engine or trans unless we are on a long steep grade and they drop like a stone was soon as the load is reduced.
You might want to check the actual engine temperatures you're operating at. The dash gauges are notoriously optimistic and rarely reflect accurate temps until just before they redline. A Scan Gauge {or other similar device}, will give you precise info. I run with mine displaying engine coolant and trans fluid temps along with average and real time mpg.
Even in triple digit weather we rarely see much over 200 degrees from the engine or trans unless we are on a long steep grade and they drop like a stone was soon as the load is reduced.
