Re: My brand new TC35D...
I have to again post how important doing something to block the flow of coolant through the drain lines is. Plug it, remove it, but do not do nothing. The engine should not be run cool. Even in warm climates, unless the tractor is worked extremely hard, the engine will not warm to "normal" temp, which is mid-range on the gauge. If your in doubt, just clamp or pinch the line from the radiator off about midway between the radiator and drain valve. Use a small c-clamp or something to pinch the hose temporarily. I guarantee that the engine, even only idleing, will raise in temp to mid-range in about ten minutes or so. If your working it, it will be even quicker. New Holland/Ford has had this problem for over 14 years, since the introduction of the xx20 series, but it's still there. Try it, you'll be amazed!