[AJD] GP cooling system

[kreig]

Thanks Michael

Sad to say the GP sat out all winter, just no room anywhere for cover. 
Started it up yesterday and ran very poorly.  cleaned the sparkplugs, new 
gas, and still not runnign well, seemed like it was starving for gas 
sometimes.  Bowl and filter clean.  Then it seemed to be running "hot" so 
shut it down and checked the radiator, DRY!!!!!!!   So much for my 
springtime starting routine!!!!!  I dont think there were ever any leaks in 
the system and trying to think when I checked it last season.

So tomorrow i will fill with mixed antifreeze and run it up again.

I was not even thinking about touching that front drain plug, looks like a 
BIG problem if ever loosened up.

Kreig








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ostrander" <antiquejd at fwi.com>
To: "'Antique John Deere mailing list'" 
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Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [AJD] GP cooling system


> Good Evening Kreig-
> The plug that you mention on the front of the bottom tank of the radiator 
> is
> indeed where it should drain from.  They are often rusted badly and leak. 
> I
> have had several drilled out and weld in a pipe coupling so I can put the
> pipe plug back in.  If you don't want to mess with the plug, you can also
> loosen the hose clamps on the rubber hose that connects the radiator to 
> the
> bottom of the head.  A little twist on the hose and generally the water 
> will
> come out slowly or if you twist enough that you create an opening, it will
> empty rather quickly.  I cant say I have paid much attention to the 
> capacity
> of the cooling system.  I keep mixed antifreeze around to fill tractors 
> and
> just use what I need.  Hope this helps, good luck.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
> kreig
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 6:58 PM
> To: Antique John Deere mailing list
> Subject: [AJD] GP cooling system
>
>
> I have owners/operator manual for 1930 GP.
>
> Cant find any mention of the size of the cooling system.
>
> Also where is the plug for draining?  I see one plug centered on the front
> side of the radiator and not sure if it would ever actually open.
>
> Thanks for any responses.
>
> Kreig
>
>
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