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engine checked.

4. Check air temperature to radiator. Few radiators can

adequately cool a fully loaded engine with 125

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(52 ) ambient air.

5. Check for recirculating air currents.

Look for the obvious first.

6. Check fan and water pump belts for proper tension.

7. See that engine room vents and louvers are open.

1. Check the oil level.

8. Check water hoses for leaks. Is the water pump inlet

2. Check floor for oil from leaks.

hose collapsed. Hoses have been known to peel off

3. To determine If low oil pressure was the cause of the

Internally and restrict water flow.

shut down, crank the engine with the fuel valve

9. If the engine is overloaded, overheating can result.

disconnected. If unusual noises come from the

engine, discontinue cranking. If oil pressure fails to

Overheating can cause seals and gaskets to relax

build up, and no external leaks are found, the problem

and fuel nozzles to change their operating characteristics.

is probably internal.

If severe or prolonged overheating has occurred, have the