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Re: Re: Re: Water conditioner
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Posted by RayP(MI) on August 21, 2002 at 11:08:07 from (216.46.197.201):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Water conditioner posted by Paul Shuler on August 20, 2002 at 19:26:42:
Considering what conditions we run our tractors in, it's no wonder the cooling systems look like the bottom of a barn-yard after a few years. Recently picked up a 1956 Farmall 200. When I drained the oil it came out in gobs. Pulled the oil pan, and there was an inch or more of sludge settled in it. Texture like oily dust, which I'm sure it was. Cleaned it up good, and fresh oil and filter, and it's on the way. Suprisingly, little buildup of sludge elsewhere in the engine! Cooling system was also a mess. Tried a commercial radiator flush, with little satisfaction. So, I tried a couple tablespoons of dish washer (dish washer - not hand washing detergent - CASCADE BRAND,) detergent per radiator load, and flushed and numerous times, the drained water started coming clean. Used fresh water each time, and ran it for a couple of hours with each flush, to warm it up and circulate it thouroughly. Using distilled water is not a bad idea - no minerals to clog up your radiator, and 50/50 mix of good antifreeze should keep your corrosion and rust down. Due to dirty conditions, you should probably flush and replace coolant regularly anyway.
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