[AT] Q. for JD "experts"--or anyone.

[charlie hill]

Get some flourescent dye and put in the coolant.  An auto parts store should 
have it.  Run it one more time before you pull it down.  Then use a black 
light to see where all of the leaks are.

Charlie
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> John,
>
> I could be a blown head gasket or a cracked head.  Sometimes the cracks
> don't open up till the engine is warmed up.
>
> Lou
>
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Wilkens
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> Subject: [AT] Q. for JD "experts"--or anyone.
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>
> Why would a good-running JD A start frothing at the mouth?  After about
> 10-15 min. of warming up an an easy idle the coolant starts foaming out
> from underneith the radiator cap (running over).  Looks like there's air
>
> getting in the cooling system.....from where?  This tractor has the
> waterpump.  There is no sign of water in the oil or other exterior
> coolant
> leaks.     Pulled the head and the head gasket looks OK.  The cylinders
> look OK too.       ????      John Wilkens
>
>                    In the wide-open spaces of NE Oregon
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