Rebuilding the head
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From: Adams TN
Well i thought an engine should use no coolant.
My dad told me it might need a head gasket so thats where i based my theory from.
It might not though.
Could the valve seals really cause it to use that much oil?
I just wonder how much oil those cars that smoke just cruising down the road use?(lol)
My dad told me it might need a head gasket so thats where i based my theory from.
It might not though.
Could the valve seals really cause it to use that much oil?
I just wonder how much oil those cars that smoke just cruising down the road use?(lol)
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Do you fill the Rad to the top or do you use the puke tank (remote overflow)?
Based on what you are saying I would get the cooling system pressure tested see if the head is leaking as well as look at the plugs that can also tell you about a head gasket problem. I think the only thing you may need to get you till summer would be valve seals but if it runs well let it go till you rebuild it in a few months.
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Based on what you are saying I would get the cooling system pressure tested see if the head is leaking as well as look at the plugs that can also tell you about a head gasket problem. I think the only thing you may need to get you till summer would be valve seals but if it runs well let it go till you rebuild it in a few months.
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all of the plugs are a light brown like they are supposed to be. I do top off the overflow tank. I can see where it is moist around the cylinder head bolt closest to the front of the truck on the carb side.
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It may be leaking around the threads of that bolt, take it out and put teflon sealer or
Aviation Permatex (#3 on the threads and reinstall it) torque it to specs. You'll have to be quick about it or you will loose antifreeze, might be wise to get a spare head bolt
as you should clean the threads before reinstalling it.
Aviation Permatex (#3 on the threads and reinstall it) torque it to specs. You'll have to be quick about it or you will loose antifreeze, might be wise to get a spare head bolt
as you should clean the threads before reinstalling it.
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