Overheating ? (FE35)

[Mike476]

On my 68' 135 the oil filter plug is in the lower pan, remove it and drain all the oil. The filter is under the metal cannister as you described, remove and replace it. Depending on where you are in Australia as to how cold it gets but antifreeze is a good idea if for no other reason than the corrosion preventative characteristics. Be sure to check your radiator cap and remove the cast on the block where the rad hose attaches to see if there is a thermostat installed, if so replace it with a new one. I realize your rad was blocked but it's worth making sure both the rad cap and thermostat are both still functioning properly after overheating.

 

[scottnumurkah]

Thanks for your help.

I will replace the oil and filter.

I will also drain out the radiator and put in proper coolant (antifreeze).

What is the correct method for draining out the radiator by the way?.

Cheers
Scott

 

[JD 4520]

There are different procedures so depends on how technical you think you need to be...that said, I would recommend that you drain the radiator and don't worry about the contents in the engine. The drain plug is on the bottom edge of the radiator, remove the cap also while draining. Replace with a 50/50 mixture of coolant to water. When filled, run your tractor to full warm temperature so that you get full circulation throughout the system.

Some people may recommend draining the engine and flushing it but I don't see the purpose for your situation.

 

[scottnumurkah]

Sounds good.

So i need to actually mix the coolant 50/50 with water. I cant just use coolant?.

 

[Mike476]

If you are only going to drain the rad I wouldn't bother mixing it, be sure to let it run a while though to get good circulation.

 

[scottnumurkah]

Ok sounds good.

Any idea how much oil the 35's take?. I guess best indication would be to put a bucket underneath when i drain it? and put that same amount back in (motor cold of course).

 

[banjodunn]

G'day Scott pull your bottom rad hose off the rad you may have a tap but don't try to use it as they are usually siezed. You will prob drain about 5-6 lts out of it top it up with straight coolant and you should be good to go for a couple of years. As for your oil pressure gauge if youhad no oil pressure you would know by now so i think your gauge has died, Bare co do one for about $50 IIRC while your getting a new oil pressure gauge how about putting a temp gauge on it too.


Jon

 

[scottnumurkah]

Great advice thanks Jon.

What is involved in putting a temp guage on the 35?.

I think thats a great idea, and fairly crucial i would think.

Cheers
Scott

 

[scottnumurkah]

Hi Jon,

another quick question.

The fella at the local tractor shop said it might be worth my while to flush out the radiator once i have pulled the bottom hose off and let the current water drain out.

He said mix up some washing detergent in a bucket and pour it into the top cap, then stick the garden hose in there and flush it out a number of times with water to give it a good clean. Nothing enters the motor in this method.

Another method i read was to drain it out as above, but then put the bottom hose on back on, and fill it back up with the washing detergent, and let the engine warm up so it flushes the entire cooling system out, then drain that out completely and top up with coolant.

Which way should i go

Cheers
Scott

 

[Loudo]

Gudday Scott, As a retired massey mechanic I would definately flush the radiator, change the oil and filter, and refill the cooling system with anti freeze, anti boil, 50/50 is about right. I would also fit a temp gauge and replace the oil pressure gauge as well. Cheers Kerry. BTW I am also in Oz. near Bundy.