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wolfe10
Nov 04, 2015Explorer
Sorry, can't help with the Silverleaf part of it-- I would call them.
But am puzzled by several things:
You mention Caterpillar C-6. Suspect you have a Caterpillar 3126.
You mention exhaust temperatures of: "it ranges from 90 to 110, up to 120 on hard climbs) but at 1 time I saw it reach 150 degrees." That is WAY too cold for exhaust temperatures which run in the high triple digits and can go higher under hard climbs. I am not aware of any pyrometers that Caterpillar or Freightliner fit on RV's to be able to give you exhaust temperatures.
The 90-110 is WAY too cold for coolant temperatures, probably indicative of a bad thermostat(s). And 150 is way too hot for coolant temperature-- that is severe overheating.
So, first call is to Silverleaf to figure out exactly what you have.
And, tell us more about your: "I found that I was losing power to different circuits on the fuse panel under the dash." Certainly electronics will give bizarre readings with out of proper voltage range.
But am puzzled by several things:
You mention Caterpillar C-6. Suspect you have a Caterpillar 3126.
You mention exhaust temperatures of: "it ranges from 90 to 110, up to 120 on hard climbs) but at 1 time I saw it reach 150 degrees." That is WAY too cold for exhaust temperatures which run in the high triple digits and can go higher under hard climbs. I am not aware of any pyrometers that Caterpillar or Freightliner fit on RV's to be able to give you exhaust temperatures.
The 90-110 is WAY too cold for coolant temperatures, probably indicative of a bad thermostat(s). And 150 is way too hot for coolant temperature-- that is severe overheating.
So, first call is to Silverleaf to figure out exactly what you have.
And, tell us more about your: "I found that I was losing power to different circuits on the fuse panel under the dash." Certainly electronics will give bizarre readings with out of proper voltage range.
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