[Farmall] 1944 Farmall B Question

[Craig Warner]

I wondered about the cap as it fits very loosely. I looked for a new one at 
a couple farm stores yesterday but didn't find one. I guess I need to order 
one online.
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From: "cvill" <cvill at frontiernet.net>
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Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] 1944 Farmall B Question


>I noticed a bit of antifreeze had come out of the cap an onto
> the hood.
>
>
>
> Having re-read this original post, Craig, the coolant should not push
> out onto the hood, even if the radiator tank is overfilled.  This would
> mean the seal in the radiator cap is not doing its job.  Time for a cap
> repair or a new cap.  Pushing out the overflow _tube_ is normal and is
> the reason for the tube being there.  Even if the system is not
> overfull, a bad cap seal could allow coolant on the hood just from
> coolant surge within the tank when the engine is running.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Charlie V. in sunny WNY
>
>
> Craig Warner wrote:
>> I got my 1944 Farmall B running this weekend for the first time this 
>> summer.
>> I took the kids on rides and had it running for about 1/2 hour. At the 
>> end
>> of the drive, I noticed a bit of antifreeze had come out of the cap an 
>> onto
>> the hood. When I parked it, antifreeze ran out of the overflow tube and
>> soaked the left front tire. What should I be looking for as causes of 
>> this?
>> Sorry for such a simple question but I haven't had a whole lot of 
>> experience
>> with issues like this.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>
>> Craig
>>
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