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1930deluxe · 07-05-2018, 08:14 AM

I purchased this 1930 sedan last year, it was last driven in 1976. After removing the side cover I found a layer of sludge, rust and antifreeze in the valve galley. The antifreeze I added to the radiator after I purchased it last year. The radiator leaked so I drained the radiator.
I plugged the oil return holes in the valve galley and cleaned the valve galley the best I could. My concern is the antifreeze. Could it be a cracked block or leaking head gasket or a cracked head?

07-05-2018, 08:14 AM	#1
1930deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Garretson S.D. Posts: 114	Valve Inspection I purchased this 1930 sedan last year, it was last driven in 1976. After removing the side cover I found a layer of sludge, rust and antifreeze in the valve galley. The antifreeze I added to the radiator after I purchased it last year. The radiator leaked so I drained the radiator. I plugged the oil return holes in the valve galley and cleaned the valve galley the best I could. My concern is the antifreeze. Could it be a cracked block or leaking head gasket or a cracked head?