list some of the causes of high oil temperature in a DD 149 Detroit Diesel engine used on a 400 kw generator?
oil cooler could be clogged. also, if high water temp…over 210, then blow out the radiator.
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Since it is stationary, ALL cooling radiators have to be clean of debris.
Check for proper flow in the oil cooler and coolant system.
Most systems have a cold start oil cooler bypass that can freeze up and shut off oil flow through the cooler…
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oil cooler could be clogged. also, if high water temp…over 210, then blow out the radiator.
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Overloaded,
poor oil circulation to cooler
blocked/plugged oil cooler
high cooling water (engine) temperature
low oil level
low engine oil pressure
Wrong oil weight or type
bearing failure
damaged turbocharger (if equipped)
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