RayIN
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- Tractor
- 2002 MF 451
Water pump is driven by the fan belt, the fan belt should have a maximum deflection of 3/4" at the longest distance between pulleys.
The fan belt provides drive power from the sides of the V belt, NOT the bottom.
The belt should look a little bit- 1/16" wider than the pulleys.
You've already replaced the coolant thermostat.
After the radiator fins are cleaned, hoses feel firm, and radiator cap replaced with the proper pressure rating, the only thing left is the water pump is faulty and should be replaced.
The fan belt provides drive power from the sides of the V belt, NOT the bottom.
The belt should look a little bit- 1/16" wider than the pulleys.
You've already replaced the coolant thermostat.
After the radiator fins are cleaned, hoses feel firm, and radiator cap replaced with the proper pressure rating, the only thing left is the water pump is faulty and should be replaced.