Multifuel engine idle temp data

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Ldt-465-1D Idle temperatures:
Aug 6, 2005 Ambient 77 deg F.

Start: 09:45

After 5 minutes:
Pyro: 210
Rpm: 700
Radiator: 74
Coolant: 108
Exhaust: 182

 

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After 30 minutes:
Pyro: 225
Rpm: 750
Radiator (top): 140
Radiator (sample from drain): 86
Coolant: 160
Exhaust: 205
Oil (sample): 135

After 60 minutes:
Pyro: 240
Rpm: 750
Radiator (top): 160
Radiator (sample from drain): 98
Coolant: 174
Exhaust: 210
Oil temp (sample): 136

 

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Fuel Use: >3/16 on the dip stick, >3/4 gallon.
Fuel: 50% biodiesel 50% petro diesel
The oil cooler helps keep the coolant temp low.
The radiator upper tank coolant is in contact with the t-stat and gets heated up.
After 60 minutes, the t-stat was still closed, no circultion of coolant.