Is it really overheating?

[ghmerrill]

I just ran down to Advance Auto and got a Sunpro gauge. The package says "metric fittings available", but it has three fittings with it, and it looks like one *might* fit -- can't tell just yet since I just moved the tractor and the block's hot right now. Nice looking gauge for only about $26.

If the fitting works, this should tell the tale -- not to mention being a slick "custom" addition to the dashboard .

My wife thinks I should just stop fooling around and get the water pump. We'll see.

 

[ghmerrill]

I just ran down to Advance Auto and got a Sunpro gauge. The package says "metric fittings available", but it has three fittings with it, and it looks like one *might* fit -- can't tell just yet since I just moved the tractor and the block's hot right now. Nice looking gauge for only about $26.

If the fitting works, this should tell the tale -- not to mention being a slick "custom" addition to the dashboard .

My wife thinks I should just stop fooling around and get the water pump. We'll see.

 

[Inspector507]

Why spend $300 when $26 might tell the story?

 

[Inspector507]

Why spend $300 when $26 might tell the story?

 

[Gizmo36]

I have a YM 1700 and thought it was running hot . I did a lot to it, had the radiator cleaned . Put a new head gasket on it , Put a new radiator cap on .Light was still coming on got a sending unit from Hoye and that fix it. .It was 92 the other day and I ran the 5 rotary cutter for 6 hour and the light did not come on.

 

[Gizmo36]

I have a YM 1700 and thought it was running hot . I did a lot to it, had the radiator cleaned . Put a new head gasket on it , Put a new radiator cap on .Light was still coming on got a sending unit from Hoye and that fix it. .It was 92 the other day and I ran the 5 rotary cutter for 6 hour and the light did not come on.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I've gone through this same exact scenario. Get a new sending unit from Hoye and a set of guages. My 1700, on occassion, would kick the warning light on. I would stop, let her cool down, and then proceed. I did multiple flushes on the radiator and block running pure water in the summer to help out the thermo-syphion system. After I installed a set of guages I realized that these things,with a 14 psi radiator cap, run warm. I did put a water pump on for piece of mind but she still runs in the 200 to 220 range. No problem. Light goes on at 235. I think the boiling point is around 248 with a 14 psi radiator cap. So, if I were in your shoes, do the following.
1. New sending unit
2. Get a set of guages
3. Install a water pump if you want to
I like my pump. I never need to worry about her overheating anymore. Aaron at Hoye is great BTW. Cost is a tad over $300. Not a difficult install. Good luck!!!

 

[Turbys_1700]

I've gone through this same exact scenario. Get a new sending unit from Hoye and a set of guages. My 1700, on occassion, would kick the warning light on. I would stop, let her cool down, and then proceed. I did multiple flushes on the radiator and block running pure water in the summer to help out the thermo-syphion system. After I installed a set of guages I realized that these things,with a 14 psi radiator cap, run warm. I did put a water pump on for piece of mind but she still runs in the 200 to 220 range. No problem. Light goes on at 235. I think the boiling point is around 248 with a 14 psi radiator cap. So, if I were in your shoes, do the following.
1. New sending unit
2. Get a set of guages
3. Install a water pump if you want to
I like my pump. I never need to worry about her overheating anymore. Aaron at Hoye is great BTW. Cost is a tad over $300. Not a difficult install. Good luck!!!

 

[FL_Jerry]

If your radiator level is low and the overflow tank is full, does this mean your radiator cap is suspect?

Jerry

 

[FL_Jerry]

If your radiator level is low and the overflow tank is full, does this mean your radiator cap is suspect?

Jerry