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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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head gasket bad?

my 86 f150 has been diagnosed with a bad head gasket. what are the true tell tail signs of a head gasket problem. it has a very tiny oil leak on the rear main seal. one two drops only! some say milky oil ( whcih i dont have) some say overheating problems (whcih i dont have). let me know the prper way to diagnose problem, its always intrigued me.
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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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A blown head gasket will pour white smoke out the exhaust, making a big enough cloud that people behind you won't even be able to see very well.

This post belongs in an engine forum because it only deals with the engine itself. Which engine do you have in your truck? I will move it to that engine forum.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=148601

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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Do you have any more symptoms besides a slight rear main oil leak???
 
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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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nothing more then the usual small leaks in a 18 yr old truck. maybe a few drvieway drops. i never have to add oil between oil changes. the engine is a 6 cyl 300
 
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