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Radiator MF 135 Diesel

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tom

12-05-2003 17:28:26




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Top of radiator tank gets warm to hot, bottom of the tank does not get warm. Temp gauage reads low to medium after about 1 hour idle. I have all the tin off for repaint. Is this the time to get into the radiator or water pump? If so, what's first?
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Jack in NB

12-06-2003 12:34:00




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 Re: Radiator MF 135 Diesel in reply to tom, 12-05-2003 17:28:26  
Hi Tom -

What you describe is consistent with a defective thermostat, stuck open.

When they're working properly, the rad will stay cold for 10 to 15 min at idle, then the top will heat up to 160 with a rush as the thermostat opens.

The rad will always be colder at the bottom - the fan removes heat from the coolant as it moves down to the bottom hose and back to the water pump.

You have no better chance to check the thermostat, with everything undressed!

Seems to me a chev thermostat fits, but you may have to hunt for a 160 degree one to match the original. Most now are 180 and higher.

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old

12-05-2003 17:44:37




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 Re: Radiator MF 135 Diesel in reply to tom, 12-05-2003 17:28:26  
I'd try flushing out the system first, I use a 70/30 mix of vinegar and water to do it. It works better then any of the parts store flushes I've tried and is cheaper also. After doing that see how it is you may find that is all it needs. Hope this helps you



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Paul

12-08-2003 01:47:08




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 Re: Re: Radiator MF 135 Diesel in reply to old, 12-05-2003 17:44:37  
Flush the radiator and the block. If your water pump is the problem it will either leak or be noisy. You'll have to take the fuel tank off to get the thermostat out. If you do take it out, check it by putting it in a clear container ( a glass will do ) boil a kettle of water and cover the thermostat with the hot water. Watch to see if the unit expands. If it doesnt, replace it.A kettle boils at around 90 deg C and your thermostat should be well and truly open by ten. On the other hand if the thermostat is stuck open, your engine head is not going to get to the required operating temperature. The idea is that an engine head needs to get to a certain temp so that everything ( metal ) expands and tolerances tighten up. After market thermostats are available from the likes of Barco or Bepco or anyone that deals with Perkins engine parts. When you flush your block, make sure that the drain on the block ( lefthand side between the sump pan and the head towards the rear )flows freely. You may need to push a welding rod or such into the hole to free up any blockage. The block could have a lot of sediment in it & it can take a while and repeated flushings to get it really clear. I flush several times with fresh water to get the majority of muck out before using any sort of chemical flush. I've heard of phenol being used as a flush. Havent used it myself though. Drop the bottom radiator hose & give the radiator the same thorough flush treatment until fresh water going in comes out clear. When its all done make sure you use a good quality coolant with corrosion inhibitorat the right strength. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Remember, coolant/corrosion inhibitor doesnt last a life time. Replace it from time to time. Just because it still has colour in it doesnt mean its still looking after your engine. Happy tractoring.

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Kevin

12-11-2003 04:26:58




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 Re: Re: Re: Radiator MF 135 Diesel in reply to Paul, 12-08-2003 01:47:08  
I'm looking to do a similar re-fit on a 4 cyl Continental gas MF 135. Is the advice posted by Paul for diesel still good in the gas situation? I plan to be at this early January, between snow storms, since i need the tractor to open my driveway.



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Paul

12-11-2003 04:50:36




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Radiator MF 135 Diesel in reply to Kevin, 12-11-2003 04:26:58  
Cooling systems are the same Kev. Same process for diesel & gas.



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