yanmar 1500 getting hot

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SailorBob,

That is impressive. I used Water Wetter on this last go around, but did not see the results they claim. Maybe I did not use enough, but I have also seen the stuff at AA that you mention. Does it have additive to keep things from rusting?

Didn't I read that you installed gauges on your 1700 too?

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[Cord]

Uh...yea. Lots of cold weather. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[SailorBob]

Fig,

I don't think it has any corrosion preventative. That is why I put the antifreeze in. It has some corresion preventative. Yes I did intall gauges on my 1700. I wish a had a pics of installation. I have to borrow a camera to make pictures . One day I will get around to buying one.

Bob

 

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SailorBob,

I know we are getting off the subject, but here is how I did my gauges.

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[SheriffSRB]

here is how I did mine....1500D, and I run Water Wetter in mine as well

 

[Cord]

Well I got the sensor today. It's set to come on at 110* C. That converts to 230* F. Looks like we found the problem!

 

[Eddie]

I'm tired of worrying about the correct mixture and then changing it or draining it for winter. While I'm reringing mine I'm putting a new water pump on it. THAT SHOULD MAKE IT RUN COOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!

 

[arthr31]

yep, that'll probably do it... but, it all depends. I run 50/50 in my 1601d and it doesn't show any signs of overheating. but, then again, this AM i could see my breath... But, tomorrow it's supposed to be like 100F. Maybe see how the tractor runs then!

 

[Cord]

I'm looking into the same thing. I made a trip down to my local motorcycle salvage yard and found the perfect pump off of a Honda CBR motor cycle. This pump seems to be pretty popular as they had nearly a dozen of them from different models. They were all identical. The rotation is correct if the pump is driven directly off the crank. It would be reversed if you tried to drive it off a belt. Besides, I'm not sure if the bearings could take the side load of a belt.

 

[reb]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Maybe see how the tractor runs then! )</font>

Let us know how it goes. I have been running 50/50 in my 1500D with no problems for about 3 years. Put gauges on it this winter and noticed the temp get up to about 215 when the air temp is about 95. I don't think that is a problem, but it might become one at higher air temps and heavier loads. I am now experimenting with a leaner mixture and considering water wetter or something similar.