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Post by JoGumby on Dec 15, 2005 16:29:49 GMT -3
Last snow storm was plowing a good hour or so & jeep stalled on me. Found temp above 200. Let it rest & Plowed for another 40 mins or so happened again. My YJ is lifted & has 33" tires so with plow raised I dont have blade blocking radiator like most trucks...dont use plow lights either hehe my headlights hi enough. So I'm limping home with blade real low & temp's right at 200 & jeeps stallin on me. Radiator is full. Belts are tight. Tho I am hearing some squeal from belt when using plow. Curious if any other jeep snow plows have had this & know a fix. Never overheats on hottest of days so I'm thinking its just a hvy use of alternator & lots of back & forth in 4low causin my problem....Thx for suggestions.
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Post by mprayii on Dec 15, 2005 17:19:31 GMT -3
Have you checked the radiator fluid to make sure the water mix ratio is correct?
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Post by XfaCtoR on Dec 15, 2005 17:39:01 GMT -3
sounds like your fan clutch is bad. spin it by hand. there should be a bit of resistance
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 15, 2005 18:18:03 GMT -3
Auto or 5 spd.
Depending on year should be at about 210 degree's. Most MPI motors function best between 200-210 degrees for most efficient fuel atomization and combustion.
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Post by jeepgod on Dec 15, 2005 18:18:25 GMT -3
thermostat or like "X" said clutch fan
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Post by XfaCtoR on Dec 15, 2005 18:28:02 GMT -3
thermostat or like "X" said clutch fan thats what i was thnking, but he said it didnt do it befor. im saying fan clutch becuase hes not going fast enough to get the air flow with vihicle speed. the only time you realy need a fan is when your iduling or moving slow. |
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 16, 2005 9:48:31 GMT -3
I'm no mechanic but your jeep shoudent stall when its over 200? Atleast with mine the cooling fan dosent even kick in untill 220.
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Post by XfaCtoR on Dec 16, 2005 17:45:53 GMT -3
tjs dont have eletric fans. and the new motors are more tempermentle then the old ones. they will spudder and skip when there to hot..
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 16, 2005 17:51:57 GMT -3
but 200 is not hot, 210 is normal, 240 is hot.
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on Dec 16, 2005 18:37:59 GMT -3
tjs dont have eletric fans. and the new motors are more tempermentle then the old ones. they will spudder and skip when there to hot.. pretty sure he said he's plowing with a yj. |
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Post by slab42 on Dec 16, 2005 19:43:25 GMT -3
TJ's def don't stall after 200, since operating temps are slightly higher, and I have had mine at about 260 at paragon  He is prob talkin about a YJ, either way, get an aux electric fan, helps out tons, just put it on a switch, and hit the switch when plowing/wheelin |
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Post by JoGumby on Dec 19, 2005 19:23:32 GMT -3
Ya sorry. tis a YJ. Clutch fan. Belt is tight but gonna replace..maybe thats the squeal. Thought about hi rpm low speed being problem which I was looking for confirmation. Shroud btw is there & in good condition. Also misstyped temp. Gets around 240 when it studders. Plowed last storm which was alot tougher with all the ice without any difficulties. First storm was just that..first time this yr so took loads longer to clean. This storm worked perfectly. Ahh the christmas holiday is near..got 11 days off to doublecheck everything & finally replace front drive shaft u-joints. Happy Holidays & thx for replies as always  |
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He is prob talkin about a YJ, either way, get an aux electric fan, helps out tons, just put it on a switch, and hit the switch when plowing/wheelin
