over heating

[esims]

Hey guys just got a new savage x 4.6 have already broke it in been trying to lean it out some having trouble with it running hot i have plenty of blue smoke as long as its smoking good does temp really matter i know the manual says 250 I'm running about 270 any less it runs like crap.

 

[AllanQ]

270 is not a bad temp as long as it continues to have good smoke. If I have not said it yet....Welcome to the Forum!!

 

[Jeremy]

You might have a air leake check for leakes

 

[NiteRida]

I never sealed my son's F4.1. It also runs best at 270 F. But that's running it really hard. I've always run O'Donnels 20% with a OS A5 glow plug.

I just acquired a F4.6 and put it in truck #3. It runs the same temps (roughly) as the F4.1.

So, I just wonder if my temp gun is reads high. The F4.1 has no less than 7 gallons through it and it runs great.... For me 270 F is nothing to worry about....

 

[whipnet]

Before I got my cooling head, 280 was pretty normal for me. The manual is a conservative number.

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[esims]

Much thanks ill ccheck for leaks to would a new engine have leaks or is this just a precaution.

 

[alfaracer75]

I get similar temps with my XL's 5.9. Around 270-280. Runs really strong and still has a nice smoke trail so I'm thinking this is just a good temp for these motors.

 

[dmlester]

I have to agree, my 5.9 runs great at about 270 - 280 and I have tons of smoke.