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Hummm were does one start
1))) 15-20psi to like 5-10psi when at full operating temp.
you can live with that but no zero 2))) in the span of this two minute period I glanced at the gauge and noticed it was already peaked at 160"ish". Should be telling us something, even if the water pump belt was off and full of water i don't think it would git that high that quick, jury is still out on that one 3))) Today I added more coolant Why did you have to add more coolant did you just not fill it up 2 times 4))) It usually takes a few passes around the yard just to get it to operating temp and that was 110 degrees or just under it, it seemed Seams right to me 5))) I'm thinking it'll clear up now that the radiator is full (thought I might have a bubble or something Need to verify that, may Be telling you something 6))) it picks it up halfway then sinks back down. jury is still out on that one 7))) I get ready to make a turn then spin around and glance at my gauges only to find my touch control temperature gauge is at 230 degrees and slowly climbing!!!!! !! I have no idea what the temps run sept i spec its on the high side to a little above normal 8))) My oil pressure is ZERO and my engine temp is up to 190 degrees and I nearly had 0psi oil pressure!!! When you work'em they will run that hot, 190 is not 2 hot, normal to me. if O/P is zero @ 190 you have O/P problems for sure. Yes O/P will fall some but not to zero. 9))) Now all this time while I was mowing and all of this ruckuss was happening she never missed a lick and made NO funny noises, thumps, or anything. Only thing I can say that spunded funny is that once I engaged the PTO with a load on it it did try to die and then over rev. Once we got going she smoothed out. I figure this is more a governor problem than anything else. maybe so, jury is still out on this'n also but it don't figger in on your other problems 10))) As for the engine temp I am thinking three things. The water pump isn't turning enough very possible, belt needs to b tight enuff to turn the pump and fan, I think you should have a 3/4" belt check. Check to make sure the radiator is not plugged up with debris. (Alternator belt has nuttin to do with the fact that it may be runing hot, you could throw the alt away it would not make it run hot) 10-B))) the timing is off For sure,,,, you do not set the timing at idle if you are going by ear, the engine needs to be turned up to maximum operating RPM to adjust by ear. Or in other words were you expect it to perform best. 10-C))) the internal bypassing of the touch control unit strained the engine and caused overheating. Not likely, jury is still out on this'n also 11))) The water pump is BRAND NEW from this site. I wouldn't have wasted time with trying to salvage my old one given the price. The belt is what I suspect here. Each time I start up I have to wait a few minutes for it to stop squealing. Well new does not necessarily make it right but neither does a squealing belt, git that belt right no squealing 12))) I have no problems afterwads. I know I needed to fix this but I was figuring low RPM engine Makes no difference low RPM engines need a tight belt, good working cooling system also, more you work it hard run'n a hog, bout as hard a work as you will do with a tractor. 13))) Am I totally wrong here? Not out to make any one wrong, you have thrown out a lot of info, go back and answer some of the questions. I am trying to figger out just were you need to start, loose belt, timing, would be a start. I will give you credit for the good description of the problem and the willingness to find the problem. take it one step at a time, link back to this post if you git stumped so it can be used for reference. I would like to see the one 'bout the thermostat, I don't check here often, this forum goes rite quick so its EZ to miss a post. The replys you have already got are good'ns by the best, good luck.
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Another problem arose today when I attempted to do some cutting with a new mower I just picked up...
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