Good afternoon all.
Ok I've read a lot and I'm getting ready to tackle this thing head on! My plans are to pull the hood/tank to be able to get to everything easily. I'm going to clean the fins with low pressure air and water and give the radiator a good once over. Back flush the block and radiator really well.
Replace the cap (no gasket and unsure of the PSI setting). New thermostat, new hoses.
Fill with 2/1 water/vinegar mixture and run until well heated several times and flush again. Then.....hope for the best.
While I was sitting pondering these antics last night it occurred to me that there is no fan shroud on my tractor. Man, a new one is pricey though. I know it's cheaper than a new motor but is there another "redneck" option that I may be able to pursue in regards to the shroud (at least for now)?
Also, are there any down sides to pulling the water pump to inspect the impeller? Is the impeller something that I can see from the top radiator pipe once I have the pipe removed? Do I need to have more cork material on hand to make a new gasket if/when I would remove the pump? I figure while I'm at it and have the tractor down for a week or so I'd be ahead to just pull everything apart and give it a once over.
As always, thanks in advance.
Lowell
Ok I've read a lot and I'm getting ready to tackle this thing head on! My plans are to pull the hood/tank to be able to get to everything easily. I'm going to clean the fins with low pressure air and water and give the radiator a good once over. Back flush the block and radiator really well.
Replace the cap (no gasket and unsure of the PSI setting). New thermostat, new hoses.
Fill with 2/1 water/vinegar mixture and run until well heated several times and flush again. Then.....hope for the best.
While I was sitting pondering these antics last night it occurred to me that there is no fan shroud on my tractor. Man, a new one is pricey though. I know it's cheaper than a new motor but is there another "redneck" option that I may be able to pursue in regards to the shroud (at least for now)?
Also, are there any down sides to pulling the water pump to inspect the impeller? Is the impeller something that I can see from the top radiator pipe once I have the pipe removed? Do I need to have more cork material on hand to make a new gasket if/when I would remove the pump? I figure while I'm at it and have the tractor down for a week or so I'd be ahead to just pull everything apart and give it a once over.
As always, thanks in advance.
Lowell