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New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000

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DocXmas

01-13-2008 16:47:17




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I am a new tractor owner and new to the list so take pity if I say something stupid. I just bought the above described Ford 2000. Ran great when I checked it out but after getting it home and letting really run for a while a couple things happened that I don't know if should be worried about.

1. The temperature gauge pegged out to hot but it didn't seem that hot and didn't run at an idle any differently. Should I replace the instrument cluster as a start or is there a part father down the line that would make more sense to replace? If it is the gauge is there a cheaper more accurate way to go than buying the entire cluster (the tach doesn't work either). Or could this really be a cooling problem.

2. Runs great at mid throttle and in lower gears really cuts out at higher gears and throttle positions. I have no idea what to do about that and if I should even be concerned.

3. Bought it as is and it had no leaks after it warmed up there was oil leaking some where around the front of the engine and seeping down on the left side underneath the power steering pump. How do I investigate to see if that is signficant?

Thanks!

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Texasmark

01-14-2008 05:19:16




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 Re: New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 16:47:17  
since no one answered this: The coolant temp depends on usage at the time and the opening temp of the stat which is usually stamped on the pellet. Coolant will run up to 20 degrees over this number under varying loads up to that max at max load. The engine will tolerate much higher, but the coolant can boil out and the radiator cap needs to be a pressure type; 6 psig as I recall.

Stats usually are stamped from 160 to 180F. I have a 2000D and I never investigated why, but it likes the 160 over the 180 stat. Normal thinking is that the diesel would prefer the higher temp for better combustion and fuel atomization.

Coolant level in the radiator should be roughly 1" above the core. The space at the top of the tank is for expansion and if you fill it with fluid (which is the normal inclination) it will just boil out (be forced out the vent tube) as the fluid gets hot and expands. The tank doesn't do the cooling, air over the core does.

Mark

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DocXmas

01-14-2008 03:55:07




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 Re: New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to Verniee, 01-13-2008 16:47:17  
Thanks guys what should the temperature of the coolant be?



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Ultradog MN

01-13-2008 17:58:28




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 Re: New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 16:47:17  
DocXmas,
1) Has the instrument cluster been replaced?
If it was and the temp sending unit in the front of the head wasn't replaced to match the correct resistance in the new cluster it will show hot.
Check with a oven thermometer down the neck of the radiator. Be careful when pulling off the cap.
2) Nothing more agravating than an engine not running on all cylinders.
I would check the points and check ignition timing first.
Do you have good fuel flow to it?
There are 3 fuel filters on that model. One in the shutoff in the tank. One is a inline cylinder behind the carb and one is in the right angle inlet fitting that screws into the carb itself.
Does it still have the Holley carb on it?
They were not one of Ford's better ideas. Most of us on the Ford board have forsaken the Holley and went to the Zenith. Not cheap but available from this site.
3)The oil leaking from the front sounds to me like it might be the front seal.
They are kind of a PIA to change since they are installed from the INside of the timing cover.
Means you have to pull the hood, radiator, front bolster, steering arms etc. to remove the cover.
I think you bought a very good tractor btw. All old tractors need regular tinkering but those 3 cyl Fords will give you years of dependable service. Parts are readily available for them and they just go on and on the the Energizer. Bunny.

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gene bender

01-13-2008 17:22:05




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 Re: New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 16:47:17  
I would stick a thermometer in the coolant to see what temp the coolant is as the guage could be bad.



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Mark - IN.

01-13-2008 17:01:45




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 Re: New to me Gas 1970 Ford 2000 in reply to DocXmas, 01-13-2008 16:47:17  
Doc, post this particular post over at the Ford board here. Them guys live and die blue. I wouldn't care much for that pegging of the temp guage and would be thinking thermostat, or at least taking it out long enough to see if it makes a difference, but only long enough to see it it makes a difference, not permanently.

Try them "blue" guys. Don't want to see you hurt the new tractor. Enjoy, use it safely for years to come.

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