[AT] Question on Massey 255

[charlie hill]

Is the smoke more on the white side or is it black?
White generally indicates low compression or cold.
Black is too much fuel.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: jtchall at nc.rr.com
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 8:32 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Question on Massey 255

Sounds like a thermostat to me.

Regarding excessive smoke, is it possible newer formulas of diesel fuel burn
differently, maybe causing the carbon buildup to start turning loose?
Detergents or bio-diesel?
Dad's Deere 4020 has been smoking a little more than usual recently. We
wondered if it was dirty fuel also, I'm considering adding a filter on that
tank.

John Hall


-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Meulenberg
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:01 PM
To: ATIS
Subject: [AT] Question on Massey 255

I have a Massey 255 with a Perkins 4 cylinder diesel engine. The problem I'm
having is it never seems to warm up. I don't think its ever been in the
green "operating" range since I've owned it; I'm thinking the thermostat
might be stuck open, but was hoping to hear from others before I tear into
it. It is quite smokey also, which I would take for a symptom of running
cold. Any thoughts.
Thanks,
Mike M
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