ferguson cooling problem

[Fergusontractorguy]

Hello YT community! i have a 1954 ferguson TO-30 and i was driving it and smoke started coming out from the front of the motor so i popped the hood and coolant was spraying out of the overflow i think maybe the thermostat is stuck closed. i'm wondering if that is the problem

 

[Steve@Advance]

Could have just gotten low on coolant.

Try refilling it with water, look for leaks, grass clogged radiator, loose belt, give it a test run under load. If the thermostat is bad it will overheat quickly. If it does, replace the thermostat, try it again. If it still overheats, look for evidence of a leaking head gasket. Symptoms are missing, steam out the exhaust, water condensing in the crankcase, water in a cylinder.

Once the heating is solved, refill with 50% water/antifreeze.

 

[Richard L]

Was it smoke or water spray? When you fill the radiator you leave it just slightly above the fins so there is room for expansion.