installing thermostat

[mikegpage]

i am going to put a 180 degree thermostat in my 9n, my question is, do I need to remove radiator to remove and reinstall upper hose??

 

[souNdguy]

I didn't have to..

soundguy

 

[Dell (WA)]

Mike.......I didn't haffta remove radiator, but I did CUT the old rotted hose in haff and used NEW SOFT eazy to install 1-1/2x10 straight hose with new worm clamps. Gates #24224. ......Del

 

[Anonymous-0]

25. Do use a thermostat. If you don't, the engine heats unevenly, which means it wears unevenly. A cool running engine does not heat the oil sufficiently; you will get sludge build-up in the pan as a result. The tractor came from the factory with a 160-degree thermostat; 50 years ago, must anti-freeze was alcohol based and would evaporate at temps above 160 degrees. Some folks like to use a 180 degree thermostat because a hotter running engine is better on the oil. When installing the thermostat in the upper radiator hose, the .pointy. end goes toward the radiator.

I drilled a small hole beside the thermostat to let a small amout of water flow past the thermostat so you dont have to wait for the block to heat up first. Otherwise the heat has to migrate up to sence the thermostat to open.
Just food for thought. Good luck. Oh yes, you can do it with the rad in place