I think I 've got big problems
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I think I 've got big problems
I put on a set of Edelbrock heads a couple of weeks ago,I also added some H/S rockers while I was at it.I have not been able to get it to run good so I did a vacuum check on it and the needle was wildly bouncing between 5 and 15, the instructions said that it was probally a blown head gasket. I checked the radiator and sure enough there was oil mixed in with the antifreeze.I tore it a part this afternoon and the gaskets look okay but the combustion chambers have a black sooty appearence. I should have done a compression check first but I was sure it was a gasket.How can I get oil in the water unless I have maybe a crack somewhere I can't see? I see an add for Bar's Leak head gasket and block mender anybody ever try this? Any idea's
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John
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John
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From: Edmonton, Alberta Canada
could also have been a incorrectly installed intake gasket. was there also water in the oil pan?
also how did you set the valve lash? a valve that is not seated correctly could also cause running issues, won't account for the oil in rad, but could be a reason for rough running.
i would lean towards the intake gasket as they tend to slip when putting on the intake no matter how careful you are.
Rgds
Mike
also how did you set the valve lash? a valve that is not seated correctly could also cause running issues, won't account for the oil in rad, but could be a reason for rough running.
i would lean towards the intake gasket as they tend to slip when putting on the intake no matter how careful you are.
Rgds
Mike
