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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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just got my 24v cummins and she keeps running between 190-210 any suggestions on how too cool her down or what could be wrong?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Radiator plugged, low coolant, or termostat not opening properly.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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thanx i just got my first diesel so idk much about em thanx for the help
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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No problem. If you have more questions, feel free to ask.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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flush it out thermostats are cheap change it when in doubt but if I remember right the oem thermostat is a 192 so it's gonna run right around there especially in the summer with ac
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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What would cause like a binding noise when im backing up with it also

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Also i wanna make my gauges blue instead of the green color they are
 

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Also i wanna make my gauges blue instead of the green color they are
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