[AT] Track loader update

[JTakemoto at wildblue.net]

Charlie the problem is where it is if if it was a leak in the cooling
system with water running out then YES stop leak may work for small leaks
but this is pressure from the cylinders getting into the water so the stop
leak won't get into it to stop it. Tried that myself with no help I guess
I'm just a believer in doing it correct the first time to save time an
money. Head gaskets are one thing that a quick fix just never works for
very long on if at all.
J.

> J. I wrote my reply to Spencer before reading yours.  I'm no expert on
> that
> engine so I'll defer to your knowledge.  However,  if it was mine I still
> might try the stop leak.  grins.
>
> Charlie
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>> Sorry  Spencer but you will have to pull that head because when under a
>> work load it will shoot hot gas into the cooling system and over heat.
>> There is just know way to cure it other than a new head gasket and
>> having
>> the head resurfaced so its good and flat. They make a special grinding
>> machine for that most  automotive machine shops have one, cost is very
>> little.
>> J.
>>
>>
>>> Another first tonight - she fired on diesel.   Took some coaxing
>>> though.   It wasn't air in the system because I got plenty of smoke.
>>> It just took about a dozen tries before she would go.   Once again,
>>> chalk it up to not running for 4 years.   I'll tell you what - I don't
>>> know how the previous owner ever got it fired on starting fluid.   In
>>> fact, I'll bet he told a pretty big story.   I doubt he ever got it
>>> running.
>>>
>>> One bad note:    No bubbles in the coolant while on gas, but I got some
>>> bubbles and foaming and overflow while on diesel.   I put the radiator
>>> cap on, and then I let it run about 10 minutes on diesel at half
>>> throttle while I tried the bucket and messed around with a few other
>>> things.   The radiator cap held the pressure, as did the radiator,
>>> etc.   So I am hoping this is just a very minor one-way (air into
>>> water)
>>> head gasket leak and not something more serious.   Further running and
>>> some inspections over the next few weeks will tell the tale.   I can
>>> move the track loader now at the very least, which is the main reason
>>> I
>>> had to get this running.
>>>
>>>
>>> Steering clutch repair is next!  Stayed tuned.
>>>
>>>
>>> Spencer
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