radiator drain plugged - '51 M

Posted by Kevin Brooks on September 06, 2004 at 11:19:59 from (129.42.208.182):

We have an old model M, circa 1951, that doesn't see much in line of farm work anymore and gets used maybe 10hrs/yr if any. I'd like to restore it or, at the least, get it running as well as can. I thought I'd change the cooling fluid and discovered that it hadn't been changed in almost 20yrs. The fluid's appearance viewed at the neck of the radiator looks good - almost new - but the drain was completely plugged with a blueish/black gritty grease-like substance. After I poked through this mess my fluid started to drain and it looked pretty good. What was this substance in the drain plug and is it likely that it's inside the engine? The engine does run - quite well, actually - but could use a good tune up and some seals replaced. How can I clean the inside of the engine of any dirt/sludge, etc. that may have resulted from many years of neglecting any fluid changes? Also, if I need to remove the radiator for special servicing do I need to remove the steering 'column'?

Follow Ups:

• Re: radiator drain plugged - '51 M Wayne Swenson 13:40:15 09/06/04 (0)
• Re: radiator drain plugged - '51 M The Red 12:21:09 09/06/04 (1)
  • Re: radiator drain plugged - '51 M Kevin Brooks 13:34:41 09/07/04 (0)

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