Homestead Blue
Bronze Member
Hey guys,
I have a 1964 Ford 2000 gas/4cyl. Two years ago I had a bad water pump, I replaced it and the thermostat. It started overheating again so I pulled the thermostat and boiled it. It opened no problem. I ran the machine before reinstalling it and it overheated again. I opened the radiator cap and at idle I thought I saw flow, but it's hard to tell because the tractor vibrates so much naturally. The hoses are not collapsing. So yesterday I pulled the radiator to take it to have it cleaned and rodded. While off I setup a water jug to the bottom hose (see attached picture). I poured water through the top hose until it started filling the jug. I started the tractor and let it run for awhile. I never got anything out of the top hose. Is there anything wrong with trying to test it this way? Is it definitely the water pump?
Thanks guys!
I have a 1964 Ford 2000 gas/4cyl. Two years ago I had a bad water pump, I replaced it and the thermostat. It started overheating again so I pulled the thermostat and boiled it. It opened no problem. I ran the machine before reinstalling it and it overheated again. I opened the radiator cap and at idle I thought I saw flow, but it's hard to tell because the tractor vibrates so much naturally. The hoses are not collapsing. So yesterday I pulled the radiator to take it to have it cleaned and rodded. While off I setup a water jug to the bottom hose (see attached picture). I poured water through the top hose until it started filling the jug. I started the tractor and let it run for awhile. I never got anything out of the top hose. Is there anything wrong with trying to test it this way? Is it definitely the water pump?
Thanks guys!