Well, just in case anyone is interested.... I pulled the front end off my tracor on Saturday. Everything went well and there were no suprizes!!!! Got the radiator off and old water pump and MAN.... I don't know how that thing was even turning. The bearings were gone, as in fell out long ago. But there was no leak from the waterpump. Why???
Well, the radiator was completely shot. It was clogged completely up and would not flow any water. The anifreeze that was still in there aparently just sloshed back and forth between the pump and lower hose. It did have about 1 gallon of water in it to slosh!
Its a wonder that the tractor did not overheat and throw a rod or something! Just got lucky I guess. Glad I was able to talk the folks into letting me work on it!
Now I have a new waterpump, thermostat, top and bottom radiator hoses, belt, and after this afternoon radiator.
Just wanted to say thanks to the guys that sort of help talk me into doing the work myself instead of hireing it out. It was much more rewarding.... and cheaper!