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George R. (MN)
Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: United States Points: 102 |
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Posted: 19 Sep 2009 at 9:41am |
Just your thoughts about using an automotive type cooling system flush in my old CA. The radiator was re-cored several years ago, but I would like too clean the cooling system before installing new anti-freeze. I'm somewhat reluctant to use something that may cause damage to the "o" rings or head gasket. Seems like my Dad used to use a home made solution, but can't remember. Thanks |
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Brian Jasper co. Ia
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Prairie City Ia Points: 10508 |
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I used an acid based heavy duty cleaner on my Oliver 60 which has an engine very similar to the CA. It had huge amounts of crud in the water jackets. I saw lots of stuff come out when I drained it. Later on when I overhauled it, there was still a bunch of stuff around the back side of #4. It didn't hurt the engine or anything else.
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George R. (MN)
Bronze Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: United States Points: 102 |
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Thanks Brian, I'll give it a try.
George
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Jeff Z. NY
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After you neturalize the acid cleaner, flush the engine good with water and I refill with distilled water and anti-freeze. My water is loaded with minerals that will plug up anything over time. I think the distrilled water might help with deposits building up.
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Coke-in-MN
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41655 |
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They use to use Lewis LYE, as a cleaner but as it is a base it will not remove the water scale. You could use a couple gallons of vinigar as it is acidic and disolves the mineral buildup. Rinse with baking soda after draining then with clean water.
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G3farms
Bronze Level Joined: 19 Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Points: 23 |
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I had the same thing happen to me on a little 354 IH I have.
The water pump went bad and while replacing it I stuck a water hose in the water jacket to flush out any mud and crud. While it did a good job it left so much junk piled up behind the #4 sleeve it overheated that cyclinder, scuffed the piston and sleeve, and melted the "O" ring. It let the anti-freeze flow into the oil pan. What a mess it was.
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