(quoted from post at 09:05:14 08/31/17)
Thanks Jim. The engineers must have had a lot faith in the cooling system not to add a gauge.
t is not a car. Your face is about 4 feet from radiator. If it overheats, you will smell it or get a face full of coolant. Both excellent indicators, not easily ignored. :wink:(quoted from post at 12:05:14 08/31/17)
Thanks Jim. The engineers must have had a lot faith in the cooling system not to add a gauge.
(quoted from post at 12:05:14 08/31/17)
Thanks Jim. The engineers must have had a lot faith in the cooling system not to add a gauge.
(quoted from post at 16:07:53 08/31/17) Some Stationary Industrial Engines had a temperature gauge. The mid-8N production cylinder heads had a cast boss on the left front side added where the intent was to drill and tap a hole for the sending unit to a temperature gauge. That idea never saw production. One big mistake made with overheating is due to operator error -overfilling. The correct level is about 4" from the top -just enough to cover the core. Capacity is 12 quarts. Other reasons can cause overheating -loose fan belt, poor/worn points, no or bad thermostat, low coolant level, and more. Use clean distilled water, and mix with anti-freeze solution. Always use a thermostat. It goes in the upper radiator hose with the pointed end towards the radiator.
TPD
(quoted from post at 08:49:39 09/01/17)
I I often relate a overheated engine to having a stroke it will never be the same...
ot unless you do what Tim described & overfilled the 'expansion tank' at top of radiator core.(quoted from post at 11:37:36 09/01/17)
"HUH? What is your definition of 'overheating' ???"
:roll:
how about: getting hotter than it's supposed to be.
these engines will spew excess coolant at acceptable, normal operating temperatures, right?
(quoted from post at 12:47:53 09/01/17)
It doesn't need to overheat to expand the water & if no air space, then it is going to escape.
(quoted from post at 09:00:44 09/01/17)(quoted from post at 12:47:53 09/01/17)
It doesn't need to overheat to expand the water & if no air space, then it is going to escape.
and that's the whole point. it didn't overheat, it was overfilled.
(quoted from post at 22:13:35 09/01/17) Well,
I heard the theory that ford put oversized
cooling systems in those tractors and
figured it was cheaper and more effective
than a temp gauge which most people don't
pay much attention to anyway - till
something goes wrong.
And that theory still makes sense to me.
I don't have a temp gauge on my tractor.
Or an amp or volt gauge or fuel gauge or
any wires on it for that matter.
I just pay attention to it. And would
smell it if it gets hot. The farmers who
bought these tractors new could tell the
feed requirements of their horses by how
much farting they did when pulling a plow.
They didn't need a temp gauge on their
tractor. It was assumed they paid
attention to how it smelled.
If you want a temp gauge on your tractor
though it's ok with me.
I'll just stick with the theory. And my
nose.
(quoted from post at 20:47:54 09/01/17) L.Fure, you told us you usually dealt with another brand. Right?
I can't recall which one it was off the top of my head.
Many of my Farmalls have no temperature gauge.
Some of my Allis Chalmers did not have them either.
It seems to me that they came along with newer models.
Across many of the brands anyways.
Or some may have had them as an option?
I know some Farmall BN's had them. Mine does not.
None of the tractors in this picture have a temp gauge.
Granted, the short stop is air cooled.
(quoted from post at 04:47:54 09/02/17) L.Fure, you told us you usually dealt with another brand. Right?
I can't recall which one it was off the top of my head.
Many of my Farmalls have no temperature gauge.
Some of my Allis Chalmers did not have them either.
It seems to me that they came along with newer models.
Across many of the brands anyways.
Or some may have had them as an option?
I know some Farmall BN's had them. Mine does not.
None of the tractors in this picture have a temp gauge.
Granted, the short stop is air cooled.
(quoted from post at 05:49:39 09/01/17)
I have wimmen customers that have enoufh sense to call/bring in there car when they see the temp gauge indicating out of the normal range... Most every time its a indication something is going to be a problem should I show them how smart I am and tell them to wait till it blows steam to confirm the gauge is correct...
Like any other gauge you believe it till you can prove it wrong... Its my belief heating issues that cause major damage can be prevented you just have to become a operator not a driver....
One of my first thoughts when a vehicle shows up at my door huff'N and puff'n steam is to look at the gauge if its pegged its reading correct :lol: If not then part of the diagnostic would be to confirm gauge operation...
After a heating repair I am constantly confirming a fix while operating the vehicle by the gauge "whoda tunk'it"
I don't care if you have a temp gauge are not and you can bet your sweet arse anyone you loan it to don't care either. Its just flat out wrong to dream up reasons why they did not come with one other than the cost of production...
About the only time I have seen were the gauge was of no help till it ran hot and killed the engine is when a bottom radiator hose blows and dumps the coolant fast. The gauge scenes coolant no coolant then its dependent on metal and steam once they cause it to rise its often to late call in the family.... I often relate a overheated engine to having a stroke it will never be the same... Its just a indicator when it functions they are hard to beat...
(quoted from post at 19:08:36 09/02/17)
Even if she did notice the temp with no coolant it would have been too late ...
Of subject a club I was in set up a dunk'N booth at the local fair I left my ford van there so they would have a place to change out in. All done I ask a farmer bud to drive my 63 chebby pick up home for me. When he got there I jump in to take him back to the fair grounds the engine was knocking BAD with no oil pressure WTF. The Automatic transmission had stuck in low gear he drove it 5 miles in low gear. I asked him about it he said I was wondering why it would only go 35/40 MPH :evil:
So don't tell me Farmers have it going on and blessed with a unknown 8th sense...
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