Combines F2 Overheating

Have you checked the timingIJ

Ed, I was told by my neighbor that this may be my problem, But I am not aware on how to set the timing on a Gleaner. Can you please instruct me on how to do this. I have set the timing on several car and truck V-8 motors, so this is not new to me.

Boy - it's been a while since I looked at a gasser, and even at that it was a CII. If I remember that was a chevy 6. but here goes. There should be a fork bracket held with one bolt that tightens against a flange on the distributer. loosen this and turn the whole distributer to advance or retard timing. I think there were marks on the vibration damper (front pulley on crankshaft)that you can use with your timing light. Make sure that the outer part of the damper hasn't slipped in the rubber mount, If it has you will have to replace it or at least calibrate it close enough to time the engine.

Thanks Ed. I will give it a try!

No guessing about it. You have a serious timing problem. If you dont have a manual you need to contact your dealer and find out the CORRECT timing setting. I bet it is hard to crank sometimes. Especially when the engine is hot.

Eric,

I agree with the previous posts. You may want to replace the thermostat, hoses, and check the water pump if it has been running that hot! Our F2 is a 1977 and has the heavy duty orange 292 gas. Our F's have the same orange 292 engines with the older point system instead of the module. Both have been trouble free (knock on wood). We believe in maintainence though and constantly blow out the air cleaner, blow off the engine, and check hoses, linkages, governor, and adjust things accordingly. Make sure everything is tight and in good condition. The exhaust manifolds sometimes crack (we have replaced only 2). Other than this these engines I would recommend to anyone and I'm not a big G.M. fan either. What is the difference in the blue_orange 292 enginesIJ Just the yearsIJ Good luck, let us know how you make out!