Do I risk doing damage to the cylinder head? I have thought about a new block from a junkyard.A couple hundred dollars ain't bad. I would want it...
*THE BLOCK IS CRACKED* The engine runs decently, but does take on about 4 quarts of water in 3 hours of boating. How long do you think I can run...
I am almost positive this engine does not have an oil cooler, although I am not exactly sure what you would be describing. I can check if you can...
I have replaced the cylinder head and head gasket with brand new ones.
I checked the pressure of the cylinders all around 150, which I believe is right on with the age of engine. Specifically the engine is a 1973 GM...
My straight 6 runs good, but I am getting water in the engine oil. How do I check for leaks in the block?
I have not tried any stop leak yet. It sounds likes the transmission stop leak is safer to try to start off? Not sure how I would run that, what...
Did every step you explained, but the last two. I may try to re-install. Engine oil stop leak is being suggested. Any risk?
I replaced the cylinder head and gasket after finding out it was cracked and testing the pressure of the cooling system. It seemed okay.One test I...
The cylinder head was brand new so I didn't check for flatness. I didn't check for flatness of the block either. So that is a step I could go back...
I don't think water would be in the oil pan, or oil sump because of a bad gasket, their is not much, if any water in that area. I don't know how...
I tested the compression across three cylinder heads and they read 150. I was assuming that meant the rings were okay. Would I be incorrect in...
Hi boaters, I have a 1973 Tom Sawyer 180-v powered by a 1973 Chevrolet C-10 4.1 liter inline 6 engine. Bought the boat cheap with milky engine...
