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I have a 2018 Artic Cat Mountain Cat M800 duel rail that is having overheating issues and wanted to see what others have done to fix this issue. The sled will overheat on trails and in powder. I've had it overheat in deep powder multiple times. When this happens in the powder, it will take a couple of cool-offs before it stays at normal temp for the remainder of the day. I could run multiple days with no issues and then it pops back up. It's pretty sporadic. It is frustrating when I run with a lot of friends who have Alphas with no flap and their sleds have no issues other than normal overheating.
I have always run with a flap even though I want to remove it.
I run scratches on trails no matter what.
I changed out the thermostat last fall and did see a little improvement. I can't remember if I put in the 2020 model thermostat or the original 2018 OEM thermostat. I think it is the newer one. ( I know the new opens at a lower temp)
Put new coolant.
I have checked for air bubbles.
I was thinking of just removing the thermostat completely. I know this would take the sled longer to heat up. ( It already takes longer than many sleds to warm up)
Any thoughts on this would be great.
I have always run with a flap even though I want to remove it.
I run scratches on trails no matter what.
I changed out the thermostat last fall and did see a little improvement. I can't remember if I put in the 2020 model thermostat or the original 2018 OEM thermostat. I think it is the newer one. ( I know the new opens at a lower temp)
Put new coolant.
I have checked for air bubbles.
I was thinking of just removing the thermostat completely. I know this would take the sled longer to heat up. ( It already takes longer than many sleds to warm up)
Any thoughts on this would be great.