[Ford-ferguson] Suggestions for cleaning out the cooling system on a 1948 Ford 8N?

[Howard Fleming]

Thanks, I hope this engine is not that bad :o).

It is running well, but since I had to replace the front axle bushing, I 
was looking at other minor problems on the tractor, and flushing out the 
cooling system was on the list.

I know there is some "crud" in the engine, I had to use a wire to open 
the passage to the block drain plug when I replaced the original one on 
the block.

I did flush it out with a garden hose (with the engine cold), and 
flushed out some stuff (looks like it might have been refilled from a 
creek at one point in it's life).
Not sure how well the over the counter stuff works any more, since 
engines have changed quite a bit in the last 30+ years.

Thanks,
Howard


On 5/11/2010 11:38 AM, Mike Sloane wrote:
> I can only relate my experience with a 2N block. It was almost
> completely filled with "crud" that I discovered after removing a leaking
> freeze plug at the back. I didn't think that any product available to
> consumers was going to effectively clean it out. Since I needed to have
> the valve seats replace and other work done, I just stripped the engine
> down and took it to a local engine machine shop for "boiling out". If
> your engine is bad as mine was, that may be your only alternative.
>
> <http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/1946_ford_2n/2n_overhaul_4_4_05_08.html>
>
> Mike
>
> Howard Fleming wrote:
>> Any suggestions on the best way to flush out the cooling system on a 48
>> Ford 8N (other than taking it apart.... :o).
>>
>> Some suggestions I have seen for a Cub are fill the system with white
>> vinegar, or water and baking soda?
>>
>> No idea how well the over the counter stuff works anymore....
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Howard
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