Dodge Diesel - Diesel Truck Resource Forums

3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only) Talk about Dodge/Cummins aftermarket products for third generation trucks here. Can include high-performance mods, or general accessories. THIS IS FOR THE 5.9L ONLY!

Towing & freeze plugs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-2008, 12:11 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
bigwheels94's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Anacortes Wa.
Posts: 998
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Towing & freeze plugs?
Has anybody blown the rear (or any) freeze plug when towing? I plan on hauling my slide in camper (12K GVW) over the mountains with the Smarty on Sw9. So far I haven't seen my EGT's go over 1300* with this set up. But I have had my fan clutch lock up once from water temps. Should I be concerned?
bigwheels94 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-22-2008, 12:24 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Billm2004's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,127
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
mine blew out on the track, but i was at high rpm
Billm2004 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-22-2008, 12:26 PM
  #3  
Banned
 
CamperAndy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene ID
Posts: 2,283
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
It is a high RPM issue which most likely coincides with a thermostat that is not fully open.
CamperAndy is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-22-2008, 12:29 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
05CTDN8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: F-ville NC
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
seems high to me, i would back off to 5 at least. I just towed 17K from az to nc and had plenty of power on level 3
05CTDN8 is offline  
Reply Like
Old 03-24-2008, 12:06 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
XLR8R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Pattonville, Texas
Posts: 7,785
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
A BOE kit is the best way to eliminate the freezeplug problem.
XLR8R is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Big issue with freeze plugs,soft plugs, and coolant pressure we all should address
RyeThomas
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
34
10-13-2008 10:47 AM
2006 freeze plugs
elandon1201
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
2
04-18-2007 10:09 AM
Lost coolant - replaced head gasket & freeze plugs
Cummins600
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
6
05-08-2005 09:53 PM
Leaky Freeze plugs and Buy Back questions
shemp47
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
1
11-15-2004 11:06 PM
1st Post: Freeze Plugs
Duke1234
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
14
02-04-2004 07:15 PM
Back to Subforum
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
View Next Unread
My new Turbo, couple of ?'s




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Towing & freeze plugs?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:22 AM.