- Check for bubbles in the coolant - will do. - Verify that all hoses are properly installed and not collapsed - has new OEM MF hoses all just correctly installed by me, per manual and parts list and fit. -Also verify that the fan and belt are functioning properly and not damaged.- all OK - If all else fails, check the water pump impeller for wear- Without having to disassemble much, I figure that if I put a clear temporary radiator hoses in place of the bottom and the top radiator hoses that I could better see the flows.
- It is normal for your Perkins diesel to take quite a while to reach operating temperature due to the amount of coolant bypass.- Thanks, that explains it!
To explain myself clearer:
The prior owner solved the problem by installing a 150 degree thermostat, and a 13 lb cap, and the engine didn't leak except for a pinhole in the radiator top that would leak a tiny amount. Now, when I installed the MF correct 180 degree thermostat and correct MF OEM 7 lb cap, the fluid is just pouring out the overflow tube.The only change between before and now is the change to the correct MF OEM cap and thermostat
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