Engine getting hot

[Bill1936]

I have a skid steer with a 104 perkins engine. It runs fine, but after using it for half hour it gets hot. Have flushed out system, and only using water at this time. Have cleaned radiator fins as well as oil cooler. Haven't had it long, so sure it was this way. I have run out of ideas.

 

[Tigerhaze]

I don't know that engine, but most water-cooled engines have a therrmostat. Have you checked it to make sure it isn't stuck closed (and thus causing the overheating)?

 

[Tazza]

I don't know that engine, but most water-cooled engines have a therrmostat. Have you checked it to make sure it isn't stuck closed (and thus causing the overheating)?

Agreed about the thermostat, even check the water pump is working properly too.

 

[2003rubiblue]

Agreed about the thermostat, even check the water pump is working properly too.

When I bought my 825 the PO told me after a few hours of running it would overheat and need to be shut down for a while. After a few days of playing with it I realized the fan belt was so worn it wasn't making good contact with the alt, water pump or fan. A $5 belt later I fixed the over heat and the not charging the battery issue, sometimes it is the simple things. Brian