Allis-Chalmers — Filling the Cooling System
Maintenance
From a Allis-Chalmers owner's manual covering: 11000, 11000 MKIT, 11000MKII, T1Q00GMKII. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine
Before you start
- Tighten raw water pump cover retaining screws before filling cooling system.
Procedure
- Install coolant filter or filter drain plug.
- Close all drain cocks opened during draining.
- Check that vent cocks in thermostat housing are open.
- Pour coolant into radiator or expansion tank until it flows from vent cocks.
- Close vent cocks and continue filling until coolant is about 1-1/2 in (38 mm) below bottom of filler neck.
- Install filler cap.
- Operate engine at normal temperature to vent all air; check and add coolant as needed.
Specs & values
- Coolant level approximately 1-1/2 in (38 mm) below filler neck
Full service-parts list: Allis-Chalmers 11000 / 11000MKII engine →
Source: Allis-Chalmers owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.