Posted by Central Illinois on December 14, 2014 at 09:36:20 from (184.20.194.6):
I drained the oil on my 706 with the 263 gas engine and only some water was in the pan and no coolant. That tells me I had condensation. I pressurized the radiator and the head gasket is leaking externally on the front. I put in fresh oil and ran the tractor up and down the road to warm it up and then let it set there and run. The more it runs the better it runs. There is no blow-by and the engine is very responsive. This leads me to believe the engine is probably in good shape. My next move is to pull the cylinder head and have it checked at a machine shop. If the cylinder liners look good they are staying in. I did notice the front crankshaft seal is leaking. I am planning on replacing it after I get the head gasket straightened out. Is there enough room to replace it without doing a front split? It looks a little tight up there.
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