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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Thanks
I do have an untouched composite on standby just in case its another problem entirely .Drove the car for 30 years ran 180 max until pssenger side spiked. Found all kinds of crap stuck in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Approx what dia are you opening up to and are you doing all the small holes or just the rear
Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Thanks ,sounds like a good solution .going to open them up .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

I used my fiber gasket as an example in the pic for showing how the gasket water hole does not align with head . This gasket is exactly the same as the copper gasket I used. Both are manufactured by...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Thks for the ideas .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Do you have any advice on what gasket to use . Would be much appreciated.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By Lhead
(Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

I have 53 merc flathead v8 with offenhauser aluminum heads. I ran into overheat]ing only on passenger side Sludge and and grit blocked at rear water jacket cavity. Checked gasket small hole in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 675
Posted By Lhead
Overheating Flathead

Just a thought has anyone ever tried the cooling trick Barney Navarro used. Placing a length of copper pipe behind the water pump cavity through the water jackets to the back of the block to increase...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lhead
Re: 53 merc v8 overheating

Thanks guys for the input . Ive removed all the hoses and checked the thermostats . Still trases of rust inside the head and rad hoses. Drilled two bleed holes in the thermostats . Next step will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lhead
Re: 53 merc v8 overheating

I previously flushed the engine , lots of rusty crap coming out. Hope the head gasket on the passenger side isnt blown but there is a possibility.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lhead
Re: 53 merc v8 overheating

I dunked them in water to test them after having two brand new thermostats that didnt open till + 200F.Iam questioning the quality. I have tested the 160F stat seems to open okay . Drilled 2 bypass...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lhead
Re: 53 merc v8 overheating

I used a laser temp to verify head temps. Mechanical gauges on both sides . Passenger temp starts risinf after idling for a while .Keeps climbing to over 200 F , then starts puking out of rad .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,267
Posted By Lhead
53 merc v8 overheating

I have a 53 merc 255 v8.Ive been driving it since mid 80s . Offenhauser heads , isky max 1 cam , holley 4 barrel, mallory duel point dizzy. Started now to overheat excessively on passenger side...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-22-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By Lhead
Re: 31 Ford Coupe Top Trim

Thanks , guess Ill have to redo with the regular lacing they offer now
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By Lhead
Re: 31 Ford Coupe Top Trim

Trouble with attaching image but here goes nothing lol.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By Lhead
31 Ford Coupe Top Trim

http://http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a442/denwinko/100_4223_zpschquvx7c.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/denwinko/media/100_4223_zpschquvx7c.jpg.html)Looking for a supplier of new rubber...
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