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1Farmall1

01-09-2008 05:32:44




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Hey guys, this is the first year that I only ran water in the radiator in my "M". I am done using it for the winter and want to drain it. I know that there is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator, but should there be one on the block and or head? I dont want the risk of freezing and cracking anything. I thank any help. I usualy dont fool around with the red ones, but this one is growing on me! Thanks again guys!

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Steven f/AZ

01-09-2008 06:14:41




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 Re: Farmall M ? in reply to 1Farmall1, 01-09-2008 05:32:44  
If you are draining, there is a plug behind the carburetor on the block to drain that.

If you drain and add antifreeze, be sure to run the tractor to full temp so it mixes well.



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Larry M

01-09-2008 05:37:52




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 Re: Farmall M ? in reply to 1Farmall1, 01-09-2008 05:32:44  
There should be a drain on the left hand side of the block. Must ask, why don"t you just drain some water down and add some antifreeze?



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1Farmall1

01-09-2008 06:06:54




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 Re: Farmall M ? in reply to Larry M, 01-09-2008 05:37:52  
I guess there is no reason. I just figured that I would put the 'M' up in the barn for a long winter nap, drain all the water out of her, cover her up, and wait untill spring and get her out again. But yea, I guess I could drain some water and fill with antifreeze too. Thanks



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John M

01-09-2008 13:35:07




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 Re: Farmall M ? in reply to 1Farmall1, 01-09-2008 06:06:54  
Dont just drain it down, drain all of it, radiator and block, then add the antifreeze and water. That way you know how much water you need to put in it.



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Randy in NE

01-09-2008 08:11:53




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 Re: Farmall M ? in reply to 1Farmall1, 01-09-2008 06:06:54  
The antifreeze with help with minimizing the corrosion inside your system. Plain water will cause more corrision than with antifreeze. Draining the block and leaving it bare will accelerate corrision even more. Most of these old girls have enough blocked passages after 50-60 years of abuse. Even if I kept my tractors in a heated building I wouldn't think of running them with straight water. Just my $0.02 worth.

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