[AT] Track loader update

[Michael P. Maynard]

Quicktime

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Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:51 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Track loader update

I will bite .. what program do you use to view this>>

Paul Waugh
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Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Track loader update


> 
> Spencer, that is definably a major head gasket leak the reason that it
> goes away when revving engine up is that the water pump pulls the water
> level down into the radiator. If you add water when doing this it will
> bring level back where you can see the bubble again. Also it has some oil
> in the water that is what the white stuff is.
> Sorry to say but you will have to pull head to fix it. And don't run it a
> lot as it can damage the engine further.
> T.
> 
>> I had a chance to make a few minor improvements(new gas strainer) and
>> start getting everything put back together properly.   I also ran the
>> tractor today for a 15 minute test and the radiator bubbling/overflow
>> is clearly compression related and yet very minor.   The bubbling goes
>> away once I get more than a notch or two above idle.  Here are the links
>> to two videos.   They are back to back, as I can't shot more than 4% of
>> my phone's memory at a time.  You can hear the engine speed in the
>> background and watch the bubbling as I alter engine speed:
>>
>> http://www.atis.net/~yostsw/td6-1.3gp
>> http://www.atis.net/~yostsw/td6-2.3gp
>>
>>
>> You'll need Apple Quick time to view these.  Couple other points:
>>
>> The plugs and cylinders seemed dry before I started.  I don't think it
>> leaks fluid into the cylinders, at least not at any appreciable or
>> detrimental rate..
>> The engine clearly has a miss/weak cylinder.  You can hear this in the
>> videos.
>>
>> Let me know what you think!
>>
>> Spencer
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