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Old 06-08-2020, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GregMN View Post
My guess, time for a radiator.
Guess again. The thermal behavior of the 603's is very well documented. Elevated temperature when under heavy load in very hot weather is normal for them. Temp should drop immediately when the load is reduced. The thermostat design leaves a bit to be desired with response to large changes in load.
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