Having recently acquired a 504 utility w/ D188 due to exhaust "spewing out green coolant" after trying to start by past owner when tractor sat through the "Record Term (2 weeks) of below freezing temps of 17F-25 F degrees F" last January 2018. Since that time PO also found dipstick tube filled to top with what looks like water, which I assume is coolant.
Tractor has only cost me the time/gas to trailer to my shop. I am in process of tearing down to determine failure and value, before I get past point of no return.
It is understood the importance of anti-freeze protection levels. I can only assume, it had antifreeze in tractor by spewing out distinguishable green coolant, but freeze protection is unknown/mute point for now.
Does the D188 have a reputation of pushing out water jacket (freeze plugs) in certain areas, such as under valve cover gasket?
I am thinking head gasket let go, since coolant was blown out exhaust upon last cranking attempt and filling crankcase with coolant/water by visual inspection. Trying to work on it Today, but presently 25 degree F, lots of layers to be able to work outside.
Tractor got quick sand blast and paint job, BEFORE I acquired it.
Nothing spectacular. I do understand this could also be a pig w/ lipstick.
Thank You for any thoughts or experiences w/ this model.
Tractor has only cost me the time/gas to trailer to my shop. I am in process of tearing down to determine failure and value, before I get past point of no return.
It is understood the importance of anti-freeze protection levels. I can only assume, it had antifreeze in tractor by spewing out distinguishable green coolant, but freeze protection is unknown/mute point for now.
Does the D188 have a reputation of pushing out water jacket (freeze plugs) in certain areas, such as under valve cover gasket?
I am thinking head gasket let go, since coolant was blown out exhaust upon last cranking attempt and filling crankcase with coolant/water by visual inspection. Trying to work on it Today, but presently 25 degree F, lots of layers to be able to work outside.
Tractor got quick sand blast and paint job, BEFORE I acquired it.
Nothing spectacular. I do understand this could also be a pig w/ lipstick.
Thank You for any thoughts or experiences w/ this model.