[AT] Kohler Question

[George Willer]

Alan,

I know the theory... but it doesn't hold for thermosiphon systems.  I expect
the Kohler has a thermosiphon system. (no water pump nor thermostat)

There are a bazillion Farmall cubs with busted radiator tanks as proof.  We
presume people depended on the solution to blend itself but it doesn't.  The
water lays in the bottom and freezes at the first opportunity, breaking an
expensive casting.

It isn't even likely it will circulate when the engine runs because of the
difference in density.  ALWAYS MIX THE WATER AND ANTIFREEZE BEFORE ADDING IT
TO THE SYSTEM.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Alan Nadeau
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 5:25 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Kohler Question
> 
> Ethylene Glycol and Water form a solution.  I don't remember exactly the
> terminology but the components in a solution will combine to the same
> proportions throughout the solution.  On the theoretical level it should
> be
> possible to drain half the water, refill with anti-freeze and the
> materials
> will go into solution by themselves, given some undetermined time period.
> 
> Would it be possible to pull the spark plugs, so it would turn easily,
> remove the thermostat so coolant could flow freely and crank it over for
> several minute or two bursts with a booster battery?  An engine with no
> compression won't load the starter to overheat it for quite a while.
> 
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