753 radiator

[dirtpig538]

Just bought a 1994 753 Bobcat. It has a tendency to get hot after I run it for a period. After running it for an hour or so, one end of the radiator is hot, the other end is cold. Do you think the radiator is plugged?

 

[farmshop]

Could be plugged sounds like the thermostat isn't opening or is air locked

 

[dirtpig538]

Could be plugged sounds like the thermostat isn't opening or is air locked

Pulled the thermostat out. It doesn't open till about 200 degrees. I left it out, cured the problem. Is there any need to put a new one in?

 

[farmshop]

Pulled the thermostat out. It doesn't open till about 200 degrees. I left it out, cured the problem. Is there any need to put a new one in?

If you can get it to operating temp you could leave it out. If you are trying to run a heater it won't heat very good

 

[Tazza]

If you can get it to operating temp you could leave it out. If you are trying to run a heater it won't heat very good

It will work, but engines are made to run at a set temperature to be the most efficient. Thermostats aren't that expensive, I'd like to put a new one in and see how it goes.