Overview of Thermal Shock Testing

The following is a summary of the nuances of FCA, Ford, and GM thermal shock testing procedures.

OEM Test Specifications

FCA       LP-463PB-64-01

Ford      FLTM BI 107-05

GM        GMW15919 

Step #1

Water Immersion:

A water bath set up according to the following parameters would meet all 3 of the OEM test specifications listed above.

A water bath of sufficient size to allow 10mm min between samples, having a water quality of a maximum of 5ppm, and a temperature of 38°C, with an aeration of ¼” bubble per second. Transfer time to the freezer is “immediate”.

Step #2

Freezer:

A freezer set up according to the following parameters would meet all 3 of the OEM test specifications listed above.

A freezer maintained at -29°C.  Transfer time into the steam blast within 30 seconds.

Step #3

Steam blast:

A steam generating machine set up according to the following parameters would meet all 3 of the OEM test specifications listed above.

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