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Chris Cash

04-14-2006 22:51:43




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I'm having a problem with my '48 TE-20. I recently got a finishing mower and have noticed that it starts heating up. Nothing quick. It gradually climbs and takes about 30-45 minutes before getting on the high side of the gauge. I installed a gauge on the tractor when I had it rebuilt about six months ago. The tractor had a blown head gasket when I bought it and i'm woudering the over heating was a pre-existing problem. So do you think it could be the radiator or water pump needing replacement or could it be something more serious?

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Chris Cash

04-15-2006 15:16:35




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Chris Cash, 04-14-2006 22:51:43  
The coolant level is fine. The belts seem to be tight and well. I'm thinking of changing out the radiator. It looks like it has been in there for many years.



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Jerry/MT

04-15-2006 17:21:57




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Chris Cash, 04-15-2006 15:16:35  
It your tractor and your $'s. Before you spend a $150 or so on a new radiator, do as dfitch recommends and try to clean the crud out of the air side of the radiator. It's a common occurance to overheat during mowing because the radiator is blocked with chaff, etc. Check the mixture screw also 'cuz you could be running lean.



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Chris Cash

04-16-2006 20:26:12




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Jerry/MT, 04-15-2006 17:21:57  
I think I know one thing it might be. I don't have a radiator cowl. So now i'm on the search for one.



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Jerry/MT

04-16-2006 21:16:44




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Chris Cash, 04-16-2006 20:26:12  
I think you mean the fan shroud. Yeah, that can affect the cooling. But clean the external cooling passages on the radiator, too. It just takes an air compressor or a garden hose to do this. What have you got to lose?



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John (UK)

04-17-2006 11:57:08




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Jerry/MT, 04-16-2006 21:16:44  
He must have seen my posting on this subject, they call them Fan cowls in UK and you call them Fan shrouds in US, so blame me.....John



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Jerry/MT

04-15-2006 13:40:01




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Chris Cash, 04-14-2006 22:51:43  
Besides checking the coolant level and cleaning the radiator as the previous writer suggests, make sure that your water pump/generator belt is tensioned properly. If it's slipping, the pump flow rate will be reduced and you will not attain mximum cooling. Also make sure that you power jet (the big screw) is properly adjusted and not too lean. it should not ever be lss than one turn out and preferable 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 half turns out from full close. Finally, make sure that the ignition timing is not retarded.
Personally, I think the air side clogged radiator is the most probable cause.

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dfitch

04-15-2006 04:19:01




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 Re: Over heating in reply to Chris Cash, 04-14-2006 22:51:43  
Assuming your coolant level is ok, there is a good chance your radiator vanes are plugged with debris. I've killed a lot of bugs and collected a lot grass clipping with mine. To do the best job of cleaning remove the radiator and spray it with a garden hose that has good water pressure from every angle on both sides. I was amazed at how much came out



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