A New Tractor owner:
Purchased a Ferguson TO-30 1952 tractor.
Following the first test run use: 1hr
1. The temp gauge had not moved up much at all...never really getting into the green"normal" range
2. The top radiator hose was warm not burning hot to the touch
3. The bottom radiator hose was cool to the touch.
4. I carefully removed the Radiator cap after shutting down: expecting to find hot steam or boiling over water....what I found was some warm not hot boiling over water/antifreeze. Also the cap looks like it could be replaced.
5. Also while the tractor was running...I noticed a small amount water bubbling up from behind the weld plate (at the radiator side) that attaches the support rod to the water pump housing.
6. Also I noticed a small amount water bubbling up from the top right hand corner of the radiator...looks like the location of an earlier weld fix?
Anyway I am not a mechanic and would like some help:
-I figure the pin hole leaks will need to be fixed.
Wiil using a radiator leak fix product be advisable?
-Based on the radiator hoses do you think I have faulty thermostat?
- Or do you thing I have a water pump issue?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Take Care Mike
Purchased a Ferguson TO-30 1952 tractor.
Following the first test run use: 1hr
1. The temp gauge had not moved up much at all...never really getting into the green"normal" range
2. The top radiator hose was warm not burning hot to the touch
3. The bottom radiator hose was cool to the touch.
4. I carefully removed the Radiator cap after shutting down: expecting to find hot steam or boiling over water....what I found was some warm not hot boiling over water/antifreeze. Also the cap looks like it could be replaced.
5. Also while the tractor was running...I noticed a small amount water bubbling up from behind the weld plate (at the radiator side) that attaches the support rod to the water pump housing.
6. Also I noticed a small amount water bubbling up from the top right hand corner of the radiator...looks like the location of an earlier weld fix?
Anyway I am not a mechanic and would like some help:
-I figure the pin hole leaks will need to be fixed.
Wiil using a radiator leak fix product be advisable?
-Based on the radiator hoses do you think I have faulty thermostat?
- Or do you thing I have a water pump issue?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Take Care Mike