Posted by Steve@Advance on December 14, 2014 at 14:19:32 from (107.203.134.67):
Your diagnosis sounds correct to me. Likely a blown head gasket.
What happens is the compression gasses leak into the water jacket, displacing the coolant and causing a hot spot in the head, which begins to boil. The expanding steam pushes more coolant away from the head area, causing even more overheating. At the same time the overheated head warps and lifts up, allowing coolant to flow under the head from the coolant passages to the combustion chamber and the oil drain back and pushrod passages.
Changing the oil won't solve anything. (Though it will need to be changed once the problem is resolved.) The raised level and milky oil are more than just condensation. The overheating is more evidence of a more serious problem.
From your diagnosis, sounds like you have a good bit of engine knowledge. You could probably do this job, especially if you had a shop manual. Main thing is to get 'er done ASAP! The coolant sitting in the engine is not good.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Hydraulics - Cylinder Anatomy - by Curtis von Fange. Let’s make one more addition to our series on hydraulics. I’ve noticed a few questions in the comment section that could pertain to hydraulic cylinders so I thought we could take a short look at this real workhorse of the circuit. Cylinders are the reason for the hydraulic circuit. They take the fluid power delivered from the pump and magically change it into mechanical power. There are many types of cylinders that one might run across on a farm scenario. Each one could take a chapter in
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
