The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
What do you guys think the best radiator/cooling system flush is??
This tractor sat for quite some time before this and has been up and running only the last month or so.
i would like to get all the crud possible out and clear.
I have been having overheat issues with my Ford 3000 gas tractor and systematically fixing everything related.
I need to have this running good now, then if needed later on I can pull the radiator to have repaired/baked/cleaned etc...
It seems to have decent flow but it builds alot of pressure on the suction side and was collapsing the lower hose. Replaced with a reinforced one.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Re: The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
I bought a bottle of the prestone "radiator flush" because I was going to use it on my '03 impala because the wife bought and put green anti-freeze into the dex-cool not knowing any better!:eek: I happened to read in the service manual not to use any kind of chemical flush. Not sure if it is a GM thing or what with the dexcool or what. It was summer so I flushed with water then filled with distilled and ran for about a month, then flushed and refilled with distilled... and did this about 3 times before winter. Still have a couple bottles of it and am afraid to use it on anything without more research. I think the fear is that it will be bad for the seals/ gaskets.
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I did something similar on the tractor. Flushed with a hose then filled with distilled and coolant mix.
But I am still having gradual overtemp issues.
I was wondering if there might be something others have had good experience with that may be better and not
hurt the system on a 40 year old tractor.
Re: The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
The best flush is take the radiator to a radiator shop, and let them boil it out. :thumbsup:
They will also pressure test it when they are done, and put a new coat of paint on it.
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Originally Posted by
ray66v
The best flush is take the radiator to a radiator shop, and let them boil it out. :thumbsup:
They will also pressure test it when they are done, and put a new coat of paint on it.
I agree, take it to a radiator shop
Re: The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
i'd run a gallon or 2 of vinegar thru it.. then some prestone flusgh.. see what happens... less than 10$ invested..
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Originally Posted by
Soundguy
i'd run a gallon or 2 of vinegar thru it.. then some prestone flusgh.. see what happens... less than 10$ invested..
^^^^^^^ me too.
Re: The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
I will definitely try the vinegar and then the prestone. I plan on pulling the radiator but right now I need to get some work done before we have much snow on the ground up here in the North.
Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. I will try it tomorrow and let you know.
John
Re: The best Radiator Cooling system flush??
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Originally Posted by
Soundguy
i'd run a gallon or 2 of vinegar thru it.. then some prestone flusgh.. see what happens... less than 10$ invested..
I drained the radiator on my 1949 JD B. The coolant looks pretty good, but I want to flush the system anyway. The user manual recommends 1 lb of washing soda (sodium carbonate) per gallon of water to flush. Anyone out there tried this? Results? Problems?
BTW: had a heck of a time getting the coolant drain plug removed (rusted and apparently tighted by a lowland gorilla the last time the system was serviced:cool:). Finally got it off with my impact wrench and 29 mm socket. Found stainless steel plugs the same size for about $5 each. That should help with the rust problem.
