I was experiencing overheating, hot antifreeze spitting thru the cap and staining the hood, and loss of fluid to who knows where. Changing the water pump didn't help. Changed the exhaust gaskets (easy repair), motor oil (there's my antifreeze), drained and changed antifreeze, and finally put in a new thermostat where I never had one before.
I am so happy! Now when I pull a 6 ft mowing deck to cut the grass, and when I'm done, I'll turn off the key, and the gas bowl, and immediately grab the radiator cap, and feel that it's still cool to the touch, and immediately open it (no pffttt) and the antifreeze level is perfect, and no more gurgling,or spitting. The antifreeze seems like it's not even affected as no signs of boiling, or movement. After three hours of operating, there's just no more boiling. What a perfect machine.
I am so happy! Now when I pull a 6 ft mowing deck to cut the grass, and when I'm done, I'll turn off the key, and the gas bowl, and immediately grab the radiator cap, and feel that it's still cool to the touch, and immediately open it (no pffttt) and the antifreeze level is perfect, and no more gurgling,or spitting. The antifreeze seems like it's not even affected as no signs of boiling, or movement. After three hours of operating, there's just no more boiling. What a perfect machine.