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Old 03-27-2018, 04:08 PM   #9
cederholm
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Default Re: Looking to buy a 31 - advice needed

Great advice all, and Mike thanks for the reminder about the block freezing and cracking.

Are there other things that are known problem spots to observe? Leaking gearbox oil from the trans or rear-end? Anything about the brakes - I know nothing about mechanical brakes. Known body rust spots? Known chassis weak spots?

Thanks again,
Carl

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Originally Posted by wingski View Post
Carl, lots of questions. Where has the ’31 been stored? Does it have coolant in it? Is it water or anti-freeze. I think you know where I’m going with this. If there is any way to check that engine for cracks by putting water in it, you might want to do that. If you’re not concerned, fine, but don’t turn that engine over again until you’ve been able to figure out what is what.
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