OK I'm new to this. My question is I just purchased a John Deere 332 well today I opened the radiator cap and discovered that there is white stuff built up on the inside of the radiator this brings me to my next question how do I know if my radiator coolant is where it should be? When I look inside the radiator should I see coolant at the top? Thanks James
Jame – I don’t know what the white stuff is, but this is what I would do. Drain the radiator and flush the system like you would a car or truck. Get a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and refill to about ½ inch from the top. Start up and run a few minutes and check the level again, you may have to repeat the last step a few times.
Good luck with your 332, great machines and the sound cool too.
So I should be able to see the coolant when I look in? I was thinking that the white stuff that is built might indicate that it needs to be cleaned out? I was thinking about taking it to a shop to get a ultrasonic cleaning done on it any advice? Thank agian James
Jame – Yes, you should be able to see the coolant.
On every tractor I own I have torn them down to the frame and gone through everything including having the radiator on my 332 & 430 boiled out and pressure tested for leaks. I wasn’t sure how far you wanted to go with yours, so I just made a suggestion to get you started.
I would suggest you get Operators Manual OMM79602 & Technical Manual 1591for the 332. Good bedtime reading.
The TM for the diesel engine is CTM3 if you want that one too.
Jame,
The 332 should be just like a car. As mentioned,drain and flush the radiator but I would recommend you refill with John Deere Cool-Gard II pre-mix. It contains additives that are specifically designed for diesel engines. I suspect the white stuff is foam from running the coolant low.
Jame,
If the white stuff you see is a crust the coolant went beyond the boiling point from being to low or other possibilities. You can also also use an extended life coolant and get a DCA (Diesel Coolant Adative) which might save a little cash. You can also get test strips to test the DCA level in your existing coolant before you change it to see if it was a good coolant. If a coolant that was not for a diesel was put in it will also cause the white stuff.
I made new spindles for my JD 300 and I think they turned out good. I had already bored out the axle and pressed in new bushings. A little paint and I should be good to go, no more sloppy steering.
Don
Mike,
Sorry that I offended the Forum Gods. I was not selling, just trying to pass info along to other members. That is why I did not post pic and referenced the other post which was also removed. I will try posting in for sale section. I am aware of the rules just didn't realize it was getting this nit picky.
Ok, so I got the radiator off I'm going to take it to the radaitor shop in the morn to have it cleaned. While I was removing the radiator I discovered that the fan belt is in really bad shape. My question is how do I get the drive shaft bolts out of the rubber housing I have fought with them
? Do I remove the four bolts or just the three that are connected to the dive shaft? Thanks for all the help James
You need to remove all 8 bolts on the shaft. I just went through this a month or so ago, it actually was not too difficult. I just put a socket on the end and something like a screw driver to keep it from spinning.
It happens often with new found authority. I call it the "Wyatt Earp syndrome". Realizing they have the power they have to exercise it to convince everyone how important they are. It's a mind game thing - once they realize no one is impressed - and how petty it makes them look they usually back off. Of course some are so self impressed they are unable to realize.
Heres a pic of my New (in my eyes) baby. I am in the process of replacing the fan belt now. I will post some more pics later. Thanks everyone for the help James
Can any body tell me the difference between a 37 and a 37a blower when it comes to installing one on a 200 series tractor? Hopefully some one that has a 37 installed. But any info is appreciated.
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