Water Pump Or Worse

[@tammygurke7482]

Chris your knowledge amazes me….kind of shocked ‘The Swear Jar” didn’t make an appearance 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I edited out a few words when that bolt broke. It was after midnight and I guess my brain had gone to bed well before the rest of me. 😂

[@WisconsinOliverNut]

Interesting with the tester you used. Didn't know that existed. Hopefully this job takes you down the cheaper and easier path.

[@bigun447]

Thank you for the Sunday reset.

[@johnkissack5295]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing it. Removing the water pump you make it look like anyone could do it that smooth but after years of experience helps so much. Very interesting checking the coolant for gases I’ve never seen that before.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks John.

[@jamesfurmanjr9405]

Coat all hardware with anti-seize , you will be glad later especially with your own equipment I work at a shipyard push that anti-seize skill to all the mechanics , one thing that you can do is air test the cylinders and see if any bubbles show up in the water side , is time consuming and there are other factors that will come into play as far as how much each cylinder holds air , but you are just looking for air bubbles , 👍 on the tester for exhaust gases , Great video , Ross should get some anti-seize 😀

[@Dan-qy1rg]

My son had the number 4 sleeve top crack and caused it to act like a blown gasket, it was a small crack too. I hope it's something simple or at least not a large issue that's causing the air in the system. I think you have some great views of the work. Thanks, good luck with it. I hope you have a good week!

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks Dan! If it's that bad, I just happen to have a nos set of pistons and sleeves. It runs great, so I'm hoping it doesn't come to that.

[@catdog8641]

😊 Good Morning 🌞 Chris I sure love how you bring in new ideas like that tester. I can't wait to see the update on the 1855. I caught that seek peek😅. Thanks for your great video 😊👍

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

The 1855 is close to paint flying! I'm looking forward to getting to it this winter

[@drunkensasquach3311]

Id say radiator cap

[@erichelmer8098]

I hope it is a problem that you caught in a very early phase with the head gasket. Our 1750 with over/under was our big tractor for quite a few years. Loved that tractor!Dad heard a tick of some kind with the motor and sold it. He was afraid of the reputation that the 1855 and 1955 had given to the motor.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Here's hoping

[@hobbybob5284]

I recent had the same problem on a cat 3412. de test turnt green ish. not yellow. We found out it was a crack in top of the sleeve that allows combustion air into the coolong system only when cold.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I'm hoping it isn't that. Time will tell

[@arnoldalt2571]

You and I must be the reason behind the phrase "What can go wrong will".

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Yep. All these tractors and it has to be the one with the loader.

[@turbo5488]

Head gasket or a cylinder sleeve

[@david19659]

I think the company I used to work for made that hay spike

[@mikemccrory8309]

My kit is similar to yours, but has two chambers. It says turns green on gasoline engines and yellow on diesel. I am having same problem on a newly overhauled 1750 engine in a 1755, long story on why. Used Alliance kit. Hoping this winter to get a better head gasket to put in it. I’m done with that company. Slow learner. That 3rd one have had troubles with. The other 2 were on 401 Fords.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

Oh, no.... Head gasket but it could be worse so I'm hoping it is only the head gasket.... best of wishes. I like hearing the stories of your tractors.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

The good news is I have a couple of head gaskets on the shelf. It's just so weird, once that thermostat opens, it's like nothing is wrong.

[@eb17816]

​@@ThatOliverGuyChris You say head gaskets on the shelf?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@@eb17816 I think I have 2, and I'll need one for this project.

[@eb17816]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Quality head gaskets for Waukesha are getting pricey.

[@davelovell7705]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris Hi Chris, how did your friend make out with his meeting with Arrow Engine with regards to putting an upgraded head gasket for the 310s back into production?

[@larryklostermann5779]

Interesting video Chris

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Thanks!

[@jamieebersole6755]

I almost thought i was watching a sadness video by Ross a few times😂

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I thought about calling it " Water pump sadness" but I don't think I can afford the royalties. 😂

[@johnwarren-649]

I'd check thermostat hosing really close an water pump hosing. I don't personally think head gasket maybe cracked head between the valves

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@@johnwarren-649 it's a head scratcher. Once the thermostat is open it's business as usual.

[@justingarrett2277]

How many tons is your press? I'm mainly asking because a few years ago I bought a water pump for my 1955 but to save money I bought one without the pulley. Automotive shop couldn't swap the pulley out with a 20 ton press. Took it to work and used some sort of hydraulic press. If I remember correctly book calls for 40 ton press but can't seem to find one that uses manual force like yours. I still have the old water pump and would be interested in rebuilding it and putting it on the shelf.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

It's a 75 ton press built in 1945ish. I should do a video on it.

[@justingarrett2277]

​@@ThatOliverGuyChrisif you did I'd appreciate it

[@ncktbs]

hydrapower hose?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I replaced both.

[@troykrumrey5812]

Does the manufacturer of the test kit say that it can be run using water since it is a chemical reaction wouldn’t running the exhaust gases through ethlyne glycol produce a different reaction? Since the test results seem to be inconclusive, I would recommend testing a known good tractor with a diesel engine and seeing if you’ve got the same results with a minor Changed to blue green instead of yellow

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

That's a good idea. When I tested it was straight water. The instructions said it may not change as much with diesel, but putting it in the muffler sure made it turn. Stay tuned!

[@michaelsheeder148]

Chris, with all the issues you have I'm surprised that swear jar didn't go into overtime 🤣🤣 getting that nut driver the other one will definitely show up always happens when you buy a tool again. Thanks Michael

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

This is what I get for not getting my homework done. I was editing this after midnight and didn't even think of the swear jar. And trust me, I said some words, but I clipped them out. Maybe I need to start a forgetful jar. It will stay empty, because I'll never remember why I was putting money in it. 😂

[@michaelsheeder148]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris I think that would be hilarious forgetful jar that you can never remember why you started it 🤣🤣🤣 thanks Michael

[@Ham68229]

Don't know why people think WD40 is a penetrant, it's a lubricant. Use PB Blaster, CRC, Kroil, melted wax, FreeAll, those are solid penetrant's. I recently picked up one of those heating element tools, saves a lot of time and effort. Chris, it's best to open it up now, run it too much, will only cause bigger and more expensive issue(s) later. If there's a crack in either the head or block, it would show in the oil pan or you'd see oil in the coolant and since there was no oil mixing with the water, you have a blown head gasket or bad fire ring.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

That's what I'm thinking. If it was a cracked sleeve I'd be burning coolant, and as the video shows, the exhaust is clear.

[@nightstorm9128]

WD40 is not a lubricant or a penetrant,,It's for displacing water,,Hence,,WD ,,Water Displacer 40,,Invented by the US army core of engineers,,Invented for field use,,So engineered metal parts like bearings precision gears,,chains,,,,engine internals ,gearbox internals,,could be left out in the elements without rusting ,,,It forms a protective barrier between the metal and water,,

[@Ham68229]

@@nightstorm9128 still used as a lube though and it's named WD40 because it took 40 tries to get it right. Yes, water displacement 40

[@millardhayes1884]

You know I think you and Ross could open a tractor shop and make a real living.😂😂

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Almost. My shop has the unique feature of the wrenches going 'ping' when they hit the floor. 😂

[@allannantes8583]

@@ThatOliverGuyChris but at Ross’s shop you can get a tan.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

@@allannantes8583 😂😂😂

[@codyhoffenkamp8261]

Can't be tight if it's liquid

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

😂

[@steveschumacher5470]

Might want to try retorquing the head, sounds like when it warms up & everything expands, the leak slows down, maybe a broken head bolt ?

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

I suppose that is a possibility. Since I already have a gasket, I think I'll switch it out to be safe. I plan on updating the head bolts like I did on the 1855.

[@Railfan6675]

When the thermostat is closed, any compression/ exhaust gases can’t escape therefore you are seeing air and yes, can airlock. Once the thermostat opens, the gasses can escape to the upper radiator tank and it can run that way for quite a while until it gets bad enough to actually drive the water out of the radiator. Will likely need a head gasket ( or possibly a head if it’s cracked) at some point. Head gasket usually gets worse with time. A cracked head may only continue to leak a bit of compression.

[@ThatOliverGuyChris]

Once that thermostat is open I can run it all day without issue. I'm not going to use it anymore until I can get it fixed.

[@aaronkaraszewski2749]

Hey Chris, so I have a similar situation with our 2wd 1955. But ours makes compression in the cooling system right away all the time. No coolant in the oil either, I as well am figuring head gasket. I have seen the same type of results with the block test kit as you had on other engines. Sometimes the color change is not that great. Other times it is, ours really made it yellow although I couldnt run it long enough to get the tstat to open. It would pop a hole in the radiator or about blow a hose off. So thats one of the projects this winter is a head gasket. Hopefully thats all that it is!