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Charles McNelly

12-10-2006 18:13:15




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The arrow on the temp gauge(High side of run) is what, 160 degrees/180 degrees?????. This site carries a 160 degree thermostat but that seems kind of cool. What do you all think?
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Charles




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CNKS

12-11-2006 13:22:40




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 Re: question about temp. of tractor. in reply to Charles McNelly III, 12-10-2006 18:13:15  
If you mean an H (don't think other models would be much different), gauge working range for non-pressurized radiator is 130-160 degrees, pressurized 170-220. I would think either a 160 or 180 would work, in cold weather a 180 is probably better, as it takes those things forever to warm up. From practical experience with an H with a pressurized radiator, and a good cap, the cap releases water (not antifreeze, it seldom froze) as the gauge just creeps into the red. The 130-160 degrees makes little sense to me, since that's 52 degrees below the boiling point of water.

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Cedric

12-11-2006 01:25:52




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 Re: question about temp. of tractor. in reply to Charles McNelly III, 12-10-2006 18:13:15  
At one stage I thought my gauge wasn"t working properly so I immersed the bulb in a saucepan of water and slowly brought it to the boil. At the arrow the temperature was 200°. At the bottom end of the green it was 180°.
When burning distillate or kerosene the Owner"s Manual says to keep the pointer on the arrow by adjusting the radiator shutters. Sid.



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IaGary

12-10-2006 18:25:28




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 Re: question about temp. of tractor. in reply to Charles McNelly III, 12-10-2006 18:13:15  
All the gauges are a little different but when mine hits into the red a little it is boiling so it must be 212.

In the green past halfway would be over 180.

Gary



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Charles McNelly III

12-11-2006 17:33:05




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 Re: question about temp. of tractor. in reply to IaGary, 12-10-2006 18:25:28  
Hi Gary, I called the dealer today and they said they were 195 degree for the M. They wanted close to $30.00 for it not including a gasket. I took the neck to the local Auto Zone and matched up a thermostat to fit the groove and bam I bought a 180 degree for $5.99. The needle goes a little over half way in the run. Still below the arrow but it's better then before, and alot cheaper to boot! Charles

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