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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MalcolmV8" data-source="post: 134018" data-attributes="member: 24693">So here's how I found the radiator nipple.  It was just dangling in the old hose that was there.[ATTACH]6249[/ATTACH]So I grabbed a compression sleeve that fit right inside and the lip hooked from inside the radiator filler neck.  This would be used to make the repair.[ATTACH]6250[/ATTACH]Then it was JB welded together.  Not my most favorite thing to do but trying to get this machine going.[ATTACH]6251[/ATTACH]Then I needed a reservoir so I found one online and fabbed up this bracket to hold it.[ATTACH]6252[/ATTACH]With reservoir attached.[ATTACH]6253[/ATTACH]Found a spot right over the battery on the right side to attach it.  Somewhat close to the radiator.[ATTACH]6254[/ATTACH][ATTACH]6255[/ATTACH]The strange thing is the cooling system does not push any fluid inside the container.  The level doesn't go up and it doesn't seem to burp itself and pull back any fluid either once it cools down.  I ran the unit for about an hour to try and fully heat soak it moving dirt around and tree logs etc. trying to give it a bit of a work out.  After it cooled I see the fluid is down in the radiator but it did not suck anything out of the reservoir.So I replaced the radiator cap thinking perhaps it was worn or failed and no luck still.  Same thing.  Never pushes fluid into reservoir when it gets hot or draws any back when it cools yet the fluid level is low in the radiator after a run.  When I say low, it's loosing about 8 oz each hour session.I changed the engine oil and no signs of fluid contamination.  I have a feeling there's a coolant leak somewhere.  I think next when I get a chance I'll hook up my coolant pressure test kit to the filler neck and pump it up to 7 PSI.  My bet is it will not hold pressure.  Then it's just a case of finding the leak.Any ideas feel free to throw them in <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ThanksMalcolm</blockquote>

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