BlackThumbHomesteader
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I recently posted that I was having overheating problems with my 2N and after checking the head for warping and cracking, and examining the block for the same I now have it back together and ready to test up to full working temp to see if it shows a leak.
It turns out that my thermostat doesn't open properly(glass jar of water at 160 then 180 then full boil). Can I drill out the center and run it that way for a short time? I just want the engine to get up to operating temperature and I know having the thermostat out will allow too much flow.
I'll also be adding an in-line thermostat adapter(assuming the block isn't cracked) so I can get a proper 180 deg. thermostat in the tractor. It's a pricey upgrade but eliminates the frustration of only getting a 160 deg. thermostat in the system.
It turns out that my thermostat doesn't open properly(glass jar of water at 160 then 180 then full boil). Can I drill out the center and run it that way for a short time? I just want the engine to get up to operating temperature and I know having the thermostat out will allow too much flow.
I'll also be adding an in-line thermostat adapter(assuming the block isn't cracked) so I can get a proper 180 deg. thermostat in the tractor. It's a pricey upgrade but eliminates the frustration of only getting a 160 deg. thermostat in the system.