Trip to Fort Carson and crossing fingers

[dakotajeep]

I just wanted to throw out a line to all of you that may or may now care. heading to CO and hoping for the best.

Is there anything I should consider about making the trip up to 6000+ ft? Never had the pickup up that high. I assume I'll see higher EGT's. Anything else to look for?

Thanks
Thad

 

[Diesel JD]

Be careful for the higher EGTs, it looks like you have a turbo so it won't be as bad as for a N/A truck. I really hope you have a pyro and watch it closely up there though. Other than that I'm a Florida guy so I don't know too much about driving at altitude, be safe and enjoy your trip.

 

[RLDSL]

If you have a timing meter set it closer to the max setting advance and turn your fuel screw back down ( lean it out a flat or two ) and it will run better at altitude.

 

[dakotajeep]

Got a turbo but no timing meter. I wish I had more time to adjust the IP setting. I guess I''ll just have to use the foot feed (throttle) to keep EGT's in line.

 

[Fozz]

You will notice a lot more smoke from your exhaust (because of the leaner mixture). Mine smokes pretty bad when I go to Albuquerque (5000ft).

 

[herrboots]

Well I know nothing about running at low altitudes, But you will want to dial it back a bit when you get here or it'll smoke like crazy, especially when you get up into the mountains, which you will want to do. No point in being here if you don't enjoy them. Doubt you need to worry about it before you leave, coming from Riley, you will be glad you have the turbo up here. Be Nice to the gate guards, I know allot of them, many of them are guys I served with down there.

 

[Exekiel69]

Are You pulling something or just the truck?

I drove Mine when it still had the IDI at about 6000+ and other than the extra smoke and a bit higher egt's nothing You can't control with the right foot, You want to let the turbo spool up if You know what I mean.

 

[dakotajeep]

Ok,
I am unloaded. I drove it out here since I had to drive and the retreads I want are sold here.....that is the only reason I drove the pickup....

The only difference that I have noticed so far is nothing. The truck runs exactly the same. No smoke, the pickup never does smoke. I did have a cooling issue that started after about 1.5 hours on the road at 65-68mph. I had to turn the heat on and roll the windows down to keep the engine (and cab) cool.

I am really disappointed since I was totally empty other than me and a 150 pounds of gear. Is anyone else having overheating problems on the highway with an ambient temp of +65F?

Thanks
Thad

 

[sootman73]

my truck always had an overheat problem when running about 70 on flat ground. i couldn't even imagine taking mine through the mountains. my egts would be thru the roof!

how many miles are on your truck?

i plan to lift the hood a bit in the back to help expel some engine comp heat. oldmisterbill said his is like that and he never has cooling problems(or windshield defrost in the winter) i learned its an old drag race trick to keep em cool. i am also replacing my radiator with a fairly new one. hopefully that will help with it.

if i dont it'll be really hot on the way down to the rally!

 

[isotel]

Im Right near Carson, Are you Transfering here?

 

[TLBREWER]

dakotajeep

You're gonna love living in the Springs...if you get to actually spend some time there. My father-in-law retired from Carson. I was stationed at Peterson AFB for 5 years and my daughter is currently a student at the Air Force Academy. Despite all the hoopla, C. Springs is still a small town. That can be good and bad. Go get lost in the mountains. You shouldn't have any problems with a turbo. I'm at 6200' here in NM with 2 NA IDI's. One runs like a ***** ape and the other I control EGT's with the right foot. Can be frustrating at times, but livable.

I see kiowa 06 under your screen name. Pilot, maintainer, or other? That's a hot little helo.

Enjoy your stay there.

Tom

 

[Fozz]

You definately shouldn't be having an overheat issue with an outside temp of 65! Make sure your temp gauge is correct. You might need to get your radiator rodded/cored out. I've towed my 10k 5r in 100 degrees with the a/c on and not overheated. But, my whole cooling system is only a few of years old. Make sure your antifreeze mixture ratio is correct too.

 

[LCAM-01XA]

I can run mine almost at wot, so near the top of the speedometer, it will get a bit warmer but not by much. Of course it helps that I have the fan locked, so it spins at full speed all the time...

And if you wanna aid the airflow in the engine bay, lifting the rear of the hood is not the best idea since that's very near the windshield and is in a high dynamic pressure area - this is actually why cown induction works, the cold air from outside the truck meets the windshield and some of it is forced to go under the hood, helps the engine to breathe but totally messes up with airflow. You want either cutouts in the rear of the fenders, or louvers at about 1/3 hood length from the front edge - both places see a pretty high air velocity but no dynamic pressure, and you will actually get a venturi effect and the hot air from inside the engine bay will get sucked out by the high-speed cold air outside.

 

[sootman73]

but would the heat escape the air rushing along the sides too? i see what you mean about dynamic pressure near the cowl. would it hurt to lift the rear? would it possibly stop air flow from the fan?

 

[tuckerd1]

Check your rad. fan and make sure you have the correct/good thermostat. I found the wrong thermostat in mine after I let a dealership do a water pump and thermostat replacement when I was in a bind for time. A Stant 14399 will do it or you can go to IH or Ford, but make sure you get the correct one. Always do it yourself is the best policy. Nobody to blame but yourself then.

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