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Freezing up your tractor in the winter

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Doug

12-29-2003 12:19:12




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I have heard about engine blocks freezing up and cracking.

I have jsut bought an 8n and am having it stored till March. I imagine it will get pretty cold. Do I have to worry about the block freezing up and cracking?




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Ray

12-30-2003 14:42:13




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 Re: Freezing up your tractor in the winter in reply to Doug, 12-29-2003 12:19:12  
I stopped using antifreeze in my IH T340 because of a slow leak - went fine for ~10+ years, drained every Fall. Then I had to move a tank and forgot to drain it. Come spring the block had cracks everywhere and the oil pan was full of water. $2000 and counting. Got a good rebuild out of it though. Wouldn't recommend it.
Ray



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RayP(MI)

12-29-2003 15:30:05




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 Re: Freezing up your tractor in the winter in reply to Doug, 12-29-2003 12:19:12  
Mike's is the best option - a good antifreeze will help keep corrosion at bay. Your other option is to COMPLETELY drain the cooling system. Information is probably available in the owners manual, if you have one. If not go over to the Ford board and ask the guys over there how to do it. Be sure to refill before you use it in the spring!



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Polish Mike

12-29-2003 12:38:38




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 Re: Freezing up your tractor in the winter in reply to Doug, 12-29-2003 12:19:12  
Doug...Just make sure you have a good anti-freeze mix in the block and in the radiator. A good anti-freeze tester is only a couple dollars at your local car parts store. You might also want to make sure there's no water in your fuel sediment bowl. Another good place to check is the cup on the bottom of the oil bath air filter, as water can accumulate there if it ever gets run in the rain.



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