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  1. JDToumanian

    how hot does your deuce get

    Thomas, if it doesn't get up to the right temperature it won't drive off water and other combustion byproducts from the oil, and the engine can get sludge in the oil system. 180 is fine I'm sure, maybe that's even what the thermostat is.... My John Deere loader has a 180 in it. Jon
  2. JDToumanian

    how hot does your deuce get

    Yeah mine appears to be an exception.... I remember that Bjorn's Cranetruck also ran with the needle straight up but most seem to run on the cold side. It would be interesting to check the accuracy of the thermostats and gauges / senders.....
  3. JDToumanian

    how hot does your deuce get

    Mine runs between 190-205. Closer to 190 around town and up to 205 at speed or on grades. The radiator is often just warm because it does it's job well. It gets too hot to touch in the summer. I like that the gauge needle is pointing just about straight up at operating temperature (same with...
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