Posted by curt on March 08, 1998 at 19:03:20:
In Reply to: Cooling Problem - IH 300 utility - C169 engine posted by Mike Johnson on March 02, 1998 at 03:34:19:
: After a complete engine overhaul, a new thermostat was correctly installed, (160 degrees), and the tractor would overheat. Another one was put into the water outlet, and the same problem occured. Then I ran the engine without one, just like it was when I purchased it, and it's not over heating now. Can someone give me a idea what my be the problem with this. Thanks!
I'm with gary and dan, check the thermostat for operation in a pan of water on the stove. If the thermostat is working and trhe water pump is working, my guess is that you have a head gasket problem. A head gasket problem will cause a "boil over" particularly when the engine is accellerated or placed under a load.