I got a new tractor!!!

I've had my little tractor for about 5 years. There was always a little black stuff in the radiator like suit. The last few months, there has been quite a bit of oil in the water and I couldn't tighten the radiator cap because it would build up pressure and leak, and it seemed to be getting week. Had to move some water tanks and round bales yesterday and today and was going to take it to the shop tomorrow to have the head gasket that I've had hanging on the wall for the last 3 years waiting on some spare time. This morning when I went to start it, it started real hard and blew some nasty stuff out the exhaust. When I moved the stuff I needed today, I had the feeling that it wouldn't run the 6 miles to the shop tomorrow, so decided to try it myself. I'd done a few head gaskets on VW's over the years, but the tractor had me a little intimidated. Figured if I couldn't fix it, I'd have the shop come pick it up. Wish the VW's had been that easy. I put the tractor in the barn and 3 hours later had a new machine. I guess the gasket had been bad when I bought it and I thought it was running normal. No smoke, runs and sounds completely different, just can't wait to get it on the road and see what it's like. Think I'll treat myself to a beer or 6 now.

Take Care,


Dave

what brand and model tractor is it?

That makes you feel good I'll bet. Do a good flush out of the cooling system. The exhaust in the coolant can make it acidic and you will need a new radiator. After that maybe add extra corrosion inhibitor for insurance.

(quoted from post at 13:23:17 09/21/08) That makes you feel good I'll bet. Do a good flush out of the cooling system. The exhaust in the coolant can make it acidic and you will need a new radiator. After that maybe add extra corrosion inhibitor for insurance.

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I put a new (used) radiator on because the other was leaking. Gonna do the flush tomorrow and get it ready for winter.
It's a German made Mc Cormick (IHC/Farmall) D326, it's a 26 HP 3 cyl diesel. About the size of an 8N.


Dave

It sure makes you feel good doesn't it. Of course in my case sometimes the "feel good" melts a bit when I discover I didn't quite fix it as well as I'd hoped. That being said, a lot can be learned by doing things, sometimes a few mistakes are the tuition.