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tomcat rio · Post by **tomcat rio** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:35 pm

my new peninsular 310 seems to stabalize at just over 150 degrees. that seems a little cool to me.any inputs appreciated
thx

Post by **chiefrcd** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:06 pm

Seems cool for a diesel. My Yanmar peaks out at 176 degrees. (80C)

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 5:44 pm

I'm running at 180.

John

Post by **Denis** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:10 am

My 300 Peninsular has a 160 degree thermostat and runs at that temp.

Post by **Mariner** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:06 pm

Lucky you. So long as it's still running, I don't see that as a problem. Cooler engines experience less fatigue, and reduced wear. A diesel can be "too cold" in so far as it could be so cold that it won't combust, but that is obviously not your problem.

My Caterpillar runs anywhere from 130 to 205 depending on rpms.

Post by **chiefrcd** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:40 pm

Diesels that run too cool coke up ( local term )...not a good thing. I know that Yanmars have to run at a pretty high temp to stay clean. Don't know a thing about Peninsular Diesels but I'd check with them a see what the proper operating temp for that engine should be.

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