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chris in Ontari

03-15-2005 13:37:45

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What is the normal operating temp for an H? I aquired a temp guage that I made to fit and would like to know how hot they are supposed to run. Thanks Chris

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EricB

03-16-2005 04:40:14

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to chris in Ontario, 03-15-2005 13:37:45

I have a W4 (same engine) I like to run that at 180. It has shutters infront of the rad so I can adjust it but I also changed the thermostat. In winter it still runs cold but I only use it for a half hour at a time under light loads.I believe 180 gives better lube than 170. Just my opinion.

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jayw

03-15-2005 17:06:29

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to chris in Ontario, 03-15-2005 13:37:45

Agree with both the guys My 41 H never gets above 170 and I have to block most my grill in winter.

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riverbend

03-15-2005 15:36:15

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to chris in Ontario, 03-15-2005 13:37:45

You will probably have to put a thermometer in the radiator to calibrate your gauge. My H needs all but 2" of the grill blocked up with a sack to get it up to the bottom of the run range in the winter. Working it hard will get it up to the middle of the run range in the summer (with the grill uncovered). 170 sounds about right.

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Bob, Nor MN

03-15-2005 14:11:43

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to chris in Ontario, 03-15-2005 13:37:45

My H with new IH style thermostat is at 170 when warmed up.

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Brian in NY

03-16-2005 05:58:01

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to Bob, Nor MN, 03-15-2005 14:11:43

Hey guys....help me understand why I should block off my radiator in the winter...mine sure runs pretty cold as is.

Thanks

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Allan in NE

03-16-2005 06:53:33

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to Brian in NY, 03-16-2005 05:58:01

Brian,

Tractors are designed to run hour after hour doing heavy field work on real hot summer days and still maintain engine cooling.

Consequently, their cooing systems are almost what you would call "overkill".

The guys are blocking off part of their radiators to eliminate some of this huge cooling capacity so that the tractor will come up to temp faster and easier in the winter time.

Allan

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Brian in NY

03-16-2005 10:15:40

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to Allan in NE, 03-16-2005 06:53:33

Allen,

Yep, I understand that...and understand they are trying to get operating temp up and why cardboard or whatever nets that effect.

But what this dummy is curious about is why exactly is it the added 20 degrees of operating temp an advantage? Thanks

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Brian in NY

03-16-2005 10:18:09

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to Brian in NY, 03-16-2005 10:15:40

I just read my earlier post and realized I mis-typed. I intended to say that mine runs pretty good as is, not pretty "cold" as is.

Maybe I was trying to say mine runs fine cold.

Sorry for the confusion.

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riverbend

03-16-2005 16:01:27

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Re: FArmall H operatiing temperature in reply to Brian in NY, 03-16-2005 10:18:09

My H runs fine cold too. Running the engine a little warmer helps keep condensation in the oil to a minimum and (in theory) improves the performance. Less heat is wasted heating up the head, cylinder, and piston each time a cylinder fires. It also seems to keep the carb from frosting up so much.

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