M running cold - replace thermostat?

Posted by Nathan - TX on March 28, 2005 at 14:05:21 from (216.167.183.158):

Okay, I have replaced my temperature gauge and sure enough the M is running cold. (The gauge doesn't make it to the "Run" range.

Sounds like the thermostat is stuck open which sounds like a common thing on these old tractors. In a car I always replaced a thermostat so the heater would work but didn't know it was bad to run an engine cold. From some of the replies I got on my temperature gauge post it sounds like replacing the thermostat is important to keep the tractor running well.

So... Just order a thermostat from my local Case/IH dealer and get the gasket with it? Any other tips or tricks? I read something about using regular grease from a grease gun to seat the gasket?

Thanks! Nathan

Follow Ups:

• Re: M running cold - replace thermostat? t4mike 19:37:35 03/28/05 (0)
• Re: M running cold - replace thermostat? El Toro 14:34:48 03/28/05 (2)
  • Re: M running cold - replace thermostat? Nathan - TX 14:44:36 03/28/05 (1)
    • Re: M running cold - replace thermostat? El Toro 18:06:54 03/28/05 (0)
• Price? Nathan - TX 14:20:44 03/28/05 (2)
  • Re: Price? Nathan - Tx 14:26:55 03/28/05 (1)
    • Re: Price? Bob M 14:33:16 03/28/05 (0)

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