Coolant service time...

[ManicMike]

Alright, it's time to flush out the system.

This is the first time I'll actually be servicing the system other then adding the SCA's/coolant from time to time.

I plan to do:

- the water pump (from IH)
- the thermostat (from IH)
- Upper/Lower rad hoses (from work)

From what I've gathered I should use fleetgaurd from NAPA (will be pre-charged with the addtive) and distilled water, is that correct? I think it was 4 gallons of each for total cooling capacity of 8 gallons.

Lemme know any personal experience you guys have or tips or anything!

-Mike

 

[My9373]

Thanks for asking this question, I'm also about ready to fully service my cooling system as well, and wanted to be 100% on using 4gal Fleetguard & 4gal Distilled Water. BTW, where did you find the water pump and thermostat from IH? Is that something online orderable, or does it require a phone call for the parts? Thanks


Derek

 

[OLDBULL8]

IH part's come from an IH truck dealer they carry a lot of the 6.9-7.3 parts. I get my FleetGard from them also, good for 100,000 miles. Click on the Tech Articals then look for parts bin all the P/N are there like below. Use only that t'stat below.

RVE9TZ8501BJ E9TZ8501B 1983-94 Water Pump, 6.9L/7.3L, E & F Series, All

RVE5TZ8575CJ E5TZ8575C 1983-94 Thermostat, 6.9L/7.3L, E & F Series, All

 

[My9373]

Awesome, thanks for the info, gonna order mine now.

 

[My9373]

Anyone know of a good online IH dealer to use?

 

[OLDBULL8]

Anyone know of a good online IH dealer to use?

Don't think you can do any online business with them, think you have to go there, but you can try.

 

[RLDSL]

Anyone know of a good online IH dealer to use?

Only for tractor parts

 

[onus]

Hummm this sounds like a good idea. Might have to do this myself.

 

[gatorman21218]

Are you thinking of Fleetgaurd or Fleetcharge? there is a difference