Ive got a 1941 M that idled, I thought, too warm. Itll run just to the right side of center on an IH coolant temp gauge. I checked the belt tension, and replaced the thermostat and radiator cap. I also drained and replaced the coolant. Nothing helped it.
So I took the IH gauge off and replaced it with a generic numerical gauge and it is telling me that it idles around 195 and runs just under 190 at fast idle. Should I be concerned? I assume the radiator would be the next step. Have it boiled/rodded out or replace it or do nothing? I need the old girl to auger 15,000 bushels of corn this fall and then its back to hibernation. Thanks.
So I took the IH gauge off and replaced it with a generic numerical gauge and it is telling me that it idles around 195 and runs just under 190 at fast idle. Should I be concerned? I assume the radiator would be the next step. Have it boiled/rodded out or replace it or do nothing? I need the old girl to auger 15,000 bushels of corn this fall and then its back to hibernation. Thanks.