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lignell · 09-16-2016, 04:36 PM

I just had my 39 ford motor rebuilt I have put on about 900 miles and I notice one of the heads are leaking a little water is that common after a re build thanks

FlatheadTed · 09-16-2016, 04:40 PM

Is it from a head stud ? have you re torqued the heads ,May need a block sealer ,Ted

JSeery · 09-16-2016, 04:50 PM

What Ted said, re-torque the heads and if that doesn't get it, block sealer.

Seth Swoboda · 09-16-2016, 04:58 PM

And, if it's coming from a head stud, most likely it will heal itself. Those are harmless. I think Walt or Ol'Ron said they have a part #.

britman · 09-17-2016, 09:29 AM

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I had the same experience with my rebuilt 69A. I panicked at first--then I read the relevant fordbarn articles finding that it is not unusual. I fabricated a stud extractor to take out each of the four studs that were leaking. I took them out individually and purchased a high quality thread sealer recommended by a local supplier (Loctite product). I followed the instructions--let it sit for 24 hours. It worked-I have about 3K on the motor with no leaks. good luck with yours

09-16-2016, 04:36 PM	#1
lignell Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: capecod Posts: 123	39 ford I just had my 39 ford motor rebuilt I have put on about 900 miles and I notice one of the heads are leaking a little water is that common after a re build thanks

09-16-2016, 04:40 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 39 ford Is it from a head stud ? have you re torqued the heads ,May need a block sealer ,Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

09-16-2016, 04:50 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 39 ford What Ted said, re-torque the heads and if that doesn't get it, block sealer.

09-16-2016, 04:58 PM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: 39 ford And, if it's coming from a head stud, most likely it will heal itself. Those are harmless. I think Walt or Ol'Ron said they have a part #.

09-17-2016, 09:29 AM	#5
britman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: south cent Ky Posts: 70	Re: 39 ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had the same experience with my rebuilt 69A. I panicked at first--then I read the relevant fordbarn articles finding that it is not unusual. I fabricated a stud extractor to take out each of the four studs that were leaking. I took them out individually and purchased a high quality thread sealer recommended by a local supplier (Loctite product). I followed the instructions--let it sit for 24 hours. It worked-I have about 3K on the motor with no leaks. good luck with yours