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w.michael · 04-02-2020, 08:16 PM

I had one cracked in the same location and had the same questions you have. I finally decided that the crack was where the compression leak into the water jacket was occurring--and I know it does not look like that is possible. But I really did not find any other place the head gasket was leaking.

I ultimately did not try to re-install my cracked head. I bought a stock, used head from James Rogers at Dreamwerks, cleaned, magnafluxed, re-surfaced and ready to paint and install for a very reasonable price. Best decision in my situation.

See the old thread:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167112

W. Michael

04-02-2020, 08:16 PM	#16
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 418	Re: Cracked head- pic I had one cracked in the same location and had the same questions you have. I finally decided that the crack was where the compression leak into the water jacket was occurring--and I know it does not look like that is possible. But I really did not find any other place the head gasket was leaking. I ultimately did not try to re-install my cracked head. I bought a stock, used head from James Rogers at Dreamwerks, cleaned, magnafluxed, re-surfaced and ready to paint and install for a very reasonable price. Best decision in my situation. See the old thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167112 W. Michael