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Old 03-24-2013, 03:28 PM   #3
Will N
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Default Re: water in the oil

Yes, I did spray the gasket with copper sealer. I used two studs to locate the head gasket and head as I lowered the head to the block (which I later removed and replaced with the bolts. I was careful to lower the head slowly and evenly. Perhaps the gasket had a dent or scratch that I didn't see. Anyway.... I've rinsed out the crankcase by filling it with kerosene- cranking it over vigorously to sling it all around, then drained it. Then I filled it with a gallon of alcohol, which absorbs water, and cranked it around and drained that. Then I refilled it with another gallon of clean kerosene to rinse out the alcohol. After I get the head reinstalled with a new gasket (that I will inspect very closely!) I"ll fill it with oil, let it run a few minutes to heat up somewhat, and I'll then change that oil right away.
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