Please help! I have a Massey Ferguson 1529 that started losing power and over heating. So far, I ve bled the fuel fines, serviced the hydrolics,serviced the engine, all works great but just over heats. Next I changed out water pump, rodded out the radiator, checked the belt, and changed out thermostat. It still runs Hot. I heard about burping the radiator and I’ve heard about an air pressure bleed by the thermostat but I don’t think mine has that. I have not a clue what to do next , any suggestions ? Thank you!
Running hot in San Antone
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Dmacleo
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thermostat installed in correct orientation?
any milkiness/discoloration or incorrect level in engine oil?
any milkiness/discoloration or incorrect level in engine oil?
thclimer
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Welcome to TBN, lots of good people here that can help you out.
How long have you owned your tractor?
Did this happen gradually over time or when did the overheating start?
How long have you owned your tractor?
Did this happen gradually over time or when did the overheating start?
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Check your Air filter. Once had some blockage and it caused my JD to run hot after mowing.
maybe a blockage in the radiator?
maybe a blockage in the radiator?
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Assuming that you checked the thermostat, have it in correctly blew out the crud from the radiator exterior, made sure the water pump belt is tight, made sure there is no blown head gasket, etc. Don't forget a bad radiator cap (or a leaky gasket on one) can cause overheating.
If none of the above, I suggest you price a radiator on Amazon. I had essentially the same issues you describe on a Kubota and gave up when a mechanic friend kept saying "it's the radiator." Some radiators are ridiculous in price but I found one at reasonable price for the Kubota, installed it easily and sure enough the heating issue was cured. These small tractor radiators are very hard if not impossible to get completely cleaned out (flushing, etc.) and radiator shops that do work on them are a thing of the past, sadly.
By the way most repair shops have guages and tools to see if your cooling system is maintaining pressure AND if there are combustion products/bubbles coming in to the cooling system from blown head gaskets.
If none of the above, I suggest you price a radiator on Amazon. I had essentially the same issues you describe on a Kubota and gave up when a mechanic friend kept saying "it's the radiator." Some radiators are ridiculous in price but I found one at reasonable price for the Kubota, installed it easily and sure enough the heating issue was cured. These small tractor radiators are very hard if not impossible to get completely cleaned out (flushing, etc.) and radiator shops that do work on them are a thing of the past, sadly.
By the way most repair shops have guages and tools to see if your cooling system is maintaining pressure AND if there are combustion products/bubbles coming in to the cooling system from blown head gaskets.