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Old 01-18-2017, 11:48 PM   #111
Art Newland
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Default Re: Pulled my spare engine apart for inspection

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg View Post
If that leak is from a rust pit, there's most likely hundreds of more rust pits getting ready to open up. I'd buy a 5.5 head for it, or for less money there are good used heads around.
Unfortunately the entire engine has signs of pitting on the outside, what have I got to lose by trying JB weld? I've read of all kinds of water jacket freezing repairs here on the Barn. Would be an interesting experiment if nothing else. I'll look for another head, see if I can find something.
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