Is my MF 231 running too hot??

[TomSeller]

Not sure if this is your way of helping or just being smart aleck? If you are trying to help, I do appreciate it. But this is how good threads/posts get turned around and people start arguing over things that could have been completely avoided.
Thanks

I don't think buickanddeere meant any harm, he is not known for that kind of post. It is more that many of us didn't think you had a problem with the thermostat, including me from one of the earlier pages. You did, however, discover a problem with your radiator cap. Just keep an eye on new potential leaks while the colling system goes under pressure as you replace it (like you said you will) and maybe leave well enough alone. As others have mentioned a little age and buildup on a radiator can make the swings in temperature wider. Good luck.

 

[Travis_R]

Well I just checked the water in radiator before I went to the garden and guess what?

The spring and gold looking piece was sitting in the top of the radiator neck when I removed the cap! So now the radiator cap has fell apart. The new one that's on it's way can never get here fast enough now.

 

[CalG]

What I don't understand is what you expect that new radiator cap to do.

It certainly won't add HEAT to the cooling water,

It won't swirl around the coolant on the top of the radiator.

It certainly won't hold in coolant that is NOT boiling out anyway.

Just WHAT are you expecting? That your expectaions be satisfied?

This is NOT a good thread........ But I trust it is educational to some.

 

[Travis_R]

What I don't understand is what you expect that ne radiator to do. It certainly won't add HEAT to the cooling water, It won't swirl around the coolant on the top of the radiator. It certainly won't hold in coolant that is NOT boiling out anyway. Just WHAT are you expecting? That your expectaions be satisfied? This is NOT a good thread........ But I trust it is educational to some.

I'm sure most think it IS a good thread. Somebody will learn off of it. Maybe not tomorrow, next week or next year, but I guarantee you that someone will get the information they're looking for.

 

[TomSeller]

Just WHAT are you expecting? That your expectaions be satisfied?
This is NOT a good thread........ But I trust it is educational to some.

Not everyone on TBN has the same ability. Travis was concerned about his tractor and was attempting to resolve it. We have all taken steps in troubleshooting that, after we have solved the problem, proved unnecessary. No harm, no foul as I see it.

 

[murphy1244]

What I don't understand is what you expect that ne radiator to do.

It certainly won't add HEAT to the cooling water,

It won't swirl around the coolant on the top of the radiator.

It certainly won't hold in coolant that is NOT boiling out anyway.

Just WHAT are you expecting? That your expectaions be satisfied?

This is NOT a good thread........ But I trust it is educational to some.

Agree with this, Learn what not to do to your machine.

 

[Travis_R]

Everything has been going smooth with the posts in this thread that I started. I sincerely appreciate the help I've been receiving. There's absolutely NO NEED for things to start heading south. If there's a problem with my tractor, let's fix it! If there turns out to be no problem, then so what! It will be a learning experience either way. Just think about the title of the thread. EVERYONE who has posted has helped in some way or another. That's all I asked for from the start. But some comments, I feel could be and should be avoided. None of us knows the type of person behind the keyboard and everybody takes things different. I used to be the world's worst about saying things not intending to hurt someone's feelings and ended up doing so. If some of us can't stay on the original topic without 'adding' comments that could start negativity, which leads to arguments and whatever else, then I kindly and politely ask that you do not post, regardless if you have the answer or not. I don't know how to be any nicer than I am now. I was just thinking yesterday how much I've been helped and looked forward to reading the replies here on TBN and how there couldn't be a better time than ever for us tractor enthusiasts to all come together! Every person needs somebody they don't know and will never see. Let's respect one another.

 

[Travis_R]

So now I'm wondering how long the radiator cap has been defective and the result(s) we'll get from the new one. Who knows, we may not get a anything out of it! LOL

I haven't drained the engine block of coolant/water because I forgot about it. When the new cap arrives Im draining everything again and add the antifreeze. If the water is dirty coming out the block, I may go ahead and have the radiator looked at but not definite.
Anxious to see what that new cap does!

 

[Travis_R]

I don't think buickanddeere meant any harm, he is not known for that kind of post. It is more that many of us didn't think you had a problem with the thermostat, including me from one of the earlier pages. You did, however, discover a problem with your radiator cap. Just keep an eye on new potential leaks while the colling system goes under pressure as you replace it (like you said you will) and maybe leave well enough alone. As others have mentioned a little age and buildup on a radiator can make the swings in temperature wider. Good luck.

Do you think there could be any harm done if I took the radiator off and had it looked at/tested/rodded out at a shop? I don't think it would be difficult to remove it off the tractor. I guess what I'm asking is if you think it's worth spending the money and time doing so. The reason I'm concerned is because the tractor is 16 years old and look what happened to the radiator cap. Also, would it be a good idea to have this done before I put the expensive $16 per gallon (x3) coolant in there?

Thanks

 

[TomSeller]

Do you think there could be any harm done if I took the radiator off and had it looked at/tested/rodded out at a shop? I don't think it would be difficult to remove it off the tractor. I guess what I'm asking is if you think it's worth spending the money and time doing so. The reason I'm concerned is because the tractor is 16 years old and look what happened to the radiator cap. Also, would it be a good idea to have this done before I put the expensive $16 per gallon (x3) coolant in there?

Thanks

I would ask what a radiator shop would charge to re-core your radiator (price varies a lot). Or check new if you want to. However, I really don't know that you need to worry. I consider keeping the radiator clean of seeds on my MF245s to be just as routine as filling the fuel tank.