Posted by Jerry/MT on September 26, 2010 at 23:12:35 from (206.183.116.129):
In Reply to: heating m tractor posted by Don Thomson on September 26, 2010 at 18:37:26:
How do you know the radiator fluid is "boiling"? You do know that the radiator should be filled only to 1/4"-1/2" OF THE TOP OF THE CORE;the rest of the space is for coolant expansion.
If it really is boiling, make sure you have the correct thermostat and that it"s working. Make sure that the fan belt is tight and that the lower rad hose doesn"t collapse with high engine speed. Make sure the air side of the radiator is free of dirt and chaff and make sure the correct pressure cap is on the radiator and that it is working. make sure that the carb power jet is not set too lean and that the timing is correct.
Finally, it may not be boiling,;you may have a blown head gasket thats making bubbles in the coolant from cylinder gases.
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