Is 195 to hot on a jd?

[sidejob]

I have a jd 6076 and when fully loaded she runs about 195 -200 at about 2000rpm some people say its normal what's ur thought?

 

[Cfood]

I would say you're right on the edge. We run a JD 6125 and never had it over 178. Any idea what thermostat you have?

 

[hntrss]

Has it always run up there at 200? If not, start with the obvious, like strainers, impeller, and heat exchanger service. In my opinion, 99% of the time it is not the thermostat. Your manual (if you have one ) should tell you the acceptable temp range. Good luck, hopefully an easy fix.

 

[MBILL]

When my 3208TA crept up to 190+ it was time for heat exchanger service. The temp went right back to 180.
My new QSC runs 169-171 all day.

 

[traditions]

Are you heat exchanged?I had a couple 300's,heat exchanged,they ran 195 when being run 2200.When the exchanger needed to be cleaned hey would go 200 ,or a little higher.I think the heat exchanger is border line big enough for this model.I put over 15,000 hours on this way.The hot tank sure gets good and hot.

 

[sidejob]

yes it has a heat exchanger at 1850 she runs 185 if i bring it to 2000 she climbs too 195-200 i changed thermstats impellor one thing i did notice when out of water the intake grille seemed small?

 

[sidejob]

traditions are u familiar with this 6076 and yes this heat exchanger is quite small and gets very hot thanks for the info

 

[traditions]

6076 is the 300.Its not a big deal to remove the core and clean it.Drain the coolant down and remove the end caps and the core slides out the port side.Most of the time the o rings can be reused,but its a good idea ti have a new set handy.Does the engine turn 2400 wide open? If you are over wheeled the temp will climb also.

 

[sidejob]

have u used rydlime before should i even bother ? also thanks for the info i love the engine so if i run this at 2000 thats a good cruise for this motor yes i do get close to 2350 2400

 

[Surfishingboy]

Mine is doing the same thing but mine is keel cooled. is your engine turning 2600-2650? Mine runs around 195-200 when in a heavy tide at 2050.

 

[captainlarry84]

It sounds like thermo-cheeping. The inability for the exchanger to do its job. It is time for a cleaning. Ridyime works like magic. Does the boat go over 2009 degrees @ WOT? If so you need it done.