Coolant Question......

bigdraft · Sep 30, 2011

Ok, quick question. Cant wait for my new manual to get here to look it up, so I'll ask here.

What type of coolant goes into a 2 cylinder John Deere? Regular 50/50 mix like I put in the car and truck? I wanna get it done tomorrow. Also, how do I drain the radiator..since my dang puppy ate my book I cant look anything up yet......

THANKS guys!!

kevin

Jerry/MT · Sep 30, 2011

50/50 ethylene glycol will protect it down to -34°F. and raise the boiling point.

Mike M · Oct 1, 2011

Depends on where you live for freeze protection.
50/50 is most common. I use the low silicate type for heavy duty trucks and also add the additives that is to protect against corrosion and liner pitting.
Be sure to premix it before adding it as many don't have water pumps to do this. And as to draining what model ? Most just have 1 drain point under the cyl. head that is the lowest point.

Paul from MI · Oct 1, 2011

Premixing is IMPORTANT!! Water and antifreeze won't mix in a thermosiphon cooling system. They just stay sparated.

bigdraft · Oct 1, 2011

its a 1956 John Deere Model 50...............thanks for the help so far guys, its greatly appreciated!!!!

kevin

greenmech · Oct 1, 2011

You drain the coolant from the pipe plug on the bottom side of the head. Ron Mn.

2 Cyl partsinfo · Oct 1, 2011

When premixing don't premix in a pan used to drain oil. It damages the additive package. For some reason the engine people (Cummins at least) does dot want the general public to know this.

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