My activities for the month of stardate 20666 are/is

[Smucky]

We'll had to take a nap but anyway back to this

[Smucky]

I can feel sweat running down my butt crack

[Smucky]

Typical, plan like 5 things and do like two

Adjusted valves
Painted tdc mark

Tractor never really warms up when it was running. Figured thermostat was missing. Checked, and it was there

did some testing and looks like it is a 160* model "wahler" brand. Made in "W Germa"

Got the injector studs in and most of the intake

[NinjaPoodle]

did some testing and looks like it is a 160* model "wahler" brand. Made in "W Germa"

West Germany, that means that the thermostat was manufactured in 1980s. You need to replace that one.

The result of old thermostats is often that they close more slowly because the bimetal is worn.

[Smucky]

did some testing and looks like it is a 160* model "wahler" brand. Made in "W Germa"

West Germany, that means that the thermostat was manufactured in 1980s. You need to replace that one.

The result of old thermostats is often that they close more slowly because the bimetal is worn.

Tractor is from 1974 I think? So did someone screw with it in the 80's with an aftermarket? But don't think you can find a "wahler" brand tstat here in the states. Dunno.

But I have a replacement that doesn't really fit I could use. Just need to make the "plunger" part of it shorter first

[NinjaPoodle]

Tractor is from 1974 I think? So did someone screw with it in the 80's with an aftermarket? But don't think you can find a "wahler" brand tstat here in the states. Dunno.

There are tons of them, also newer ones.

Just find the part number on the thermostat and you will find it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186501556828

You need to check in the manual what temperature it should be intended for.

[NinjaPoodle]

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That looks mega sketchy, you're basically rebuilt the engine and you're going to destroy it with that.

[Smucky]

Got the intake manifold on and torqued, then realized I had to get the water manifold on before dumping in antifreeze so figured I'd also put the exhaust manifold on too.

Then got the exhaust on, noticing a large hole for some reason

Then realizing the threads on the flange on the manifold have completely rusted away

Tightening either nut past a point just causes it to jump back down
So kind of dead in the water as far as getting that on
Debating on whether to try to mess with the stud removal myself with a propane torch or taking it to a shop
I guess in a day or two I'll get the fuel lines and injectors on and then fire it up without the pipe

[Smucky]

Took a nap. But now awake

[NinjaPoodle]

How dare you sleep in the middle of the day

[Smucky]

Man sleepy af