[MikeK]

Originally Posted by steammech50

. . . I cut a hole in the water passage with a 1 .25 hole saw found corner blocked solid with rust,it took a small cold chisel too knock a hole through it,so now have it all cleaned out. . .

Did you take any pictures of your block surgery? Please post them!

I'll send you a PM with a picture showing what the water passages look like under the head with the deck cut off.