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  1. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Another update. Truck is back in the shop after discussing everything with Jim, he is convinced that there is a restriction somewhere within the fluid flow of the transmission. When he flushed the old radiator, he had alot of debris removed as he flushed a number of time to make sure it was...
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Mike L. forgive the delay in getting back to you. Fittings for the trans lines are 1/2". And just so you are aware, I did not have any overheating issues prior to the build. I traveled to Wyoming last year, towed through a mountain pass in the Big Horn mountains loaded and had no issues with it...
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

  4. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    What do you recommend as far as coolers? I know you have one correct? The kit I bought is 1/2" ID hose, 10AN fittings.
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Tothemax: I do not know the brand of torque converter is in the transmission. I'll have to ask. I was told it was a billet torque converter. And yes, I ALWAYS put it in tow mode. One thing that comes to mind that I have not mentioned is that Jim also installed and EFI lIve tow tune on the truck...
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    PPE
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Ok, update. Replaced the radiator with an OEM radiator. Drove the truck this morning to take my horses swimming which is only 15 miles from my house. Ran 60-65 mph. Going there, the trans temp reached 191º, which is fine with me. Coolant temp was varying from 184º to 197º. Ambient temp, 74°...
  8. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Yes sir, hence why we are replacing the entire radiator. Everything seems to point in that direction.
  9. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Okie dokie. Here is an update. I took the truck, with trailer in tow back to Jim Friday and he did some thermal tests and a few others. He said that when he flushed the heat exchanger in the radiator initially, he got some some strange debris from it what he put akin to the insides of a ball...
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    And a big thank you to everyone for your opinions. I will keep you up to date as t what we find out Friday.
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Hey Josh, Yes, I have discussed this with Jim. The times I was seeing 210° before the build was when I was climbing in the mountains of Wyoming. For the most part, it was running170-190° average dependent on the ambient temp. The higher (228°) temps started after the build and yes, he did...
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    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    I did find out that he did hot flush the heat exchanger.
  13. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Thank you James. So the temps I am getting in your opinon, would not be considered normal then by what you are saying. If so then back it will go. I need this right.
  14. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    Build was done by Jim at Texas Performance Diesel in Emory. Not sure if he hot flushed it.
  15. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    It looked like it was. I drained fluid out of it but that did not seem to help.
  16. M

    Trans build IMO getting hot.

    I do not pretend to know much about mechanical things. I understand them when explained to me but I can't get my head wrapped around this new build. I recently had my trans rebuilt and upgraded with upgraded clutches, valve body and billet torque converter and what ever other parts they upgrade...
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