Has anyone tried adding a coolant overflow container to their Kubota? Does anyone know a reason why adding one would not be advised?
Coolant Overflow Container
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Daren Todd
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The only reason for not installing one is if your radiator has a whistle installed in case of over heating. Other then that, go for it 
I believe you need to have the appropriate rad cap as well. Needed to recover coolant when cooling down.
Dont really think an overflow tank needs to be added when it wasnt original, cooling system was adequate then- should still be today.
I prefer the coolant recovery tank.i used an antifreeze container with a hole drilled in cap. Put on a couple of my old pickups. Hose in jug needs to be submersed in coolant to work properly.
Dont really think an overflow tank needs to be added when it wasnt original, cooling system was adequate then- should still be today.
I prefer the coolant recovery tank.i used an antifreeze container with a hole drilled in cap. Put on a couple of my old pickups. Hose in jug needs to be submersed in coolant to work properly.
Thanks for the insight and quick response guys. On one hand I agree it isn't needed, on the other I think it couldn't hurt. Then wisdom I live by kicks in and says "if it isn't broke, don't fix it".
Now this leads me to my next question. Why does the fan operate opposite of the standard convention. Is this the norm for farm equipment?
I checked the radiator for grass/debris accumulation and found none on the front, but when I looked at the back of the radiator inside the fan shroud I did find some. That means the fan pushes air through the radiator from back to front, opposite a car or truck. In disbelief I started the engine, watched rotation while it shut down and sure enough it pushes the air instead of pulling it.
Is that correct?
Now this leads me to my next question. Why does the fan operate opposite of the standard convention. Is this the norm for farm equipment?
I checked the radiator for grass/debris accumulation and found none on the front, but when I looked at the back of the radiator inside the fan shroud I did find some. That means the fan pushes air through the radiator from back to front, opposite a car or truck. In disbelief I started the engine, watched rotation while it shut down and sure enough it pushes the air instead of pulling it.
Is that correct?
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Yep, some models are pushers some are pullers.
I think it has to do with accessibility to be able to clean the radiator, some you just can't get to the front, so blowing it through is better.
Also there is really no natural (speed related) flow from front to back so it doesn't matter which way it moves!
Now when the John Deere loving neighbor that says "your tractor sucks", you can look him right in the eye and say "nope it blows"
That is just downright hilarious.Yep, some models are pushers some are pullers.
I think it has to do with accessibility to be able to clean the radiator, some you just can't get to the front, so blowing it through is better.
Also there is really no natural (speed related) flow from front to back so it doesn't matter which way it moves!
Now when the John Deere loving neighbor that says "your tractor sucks", you can look him right in the eye and say "nope it blows"
Lots of heavy equipment blows. Some are reversible. Another reason is to direct that hot air away from engine. Makes a big difference in some applications like graders.
The older dozers had soft weather breaks or heat housers. Had to turn the fan around during the winter to blow the air to the operator.
100inchhammer, might do a search here on the forum for "overflow bottle", or something similar, and see what you come up with.