The Ford Barn

shinton · 01-30-2024, 02:52 PM

I need to replace the main seal on my 41 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and will likely pull the engine to do that. If we do pull the engine, I'm wondering if if it makes any sense crack it open, inspect it and possibly do an overhaul or would I be better off to just leave it alone.

The car runs nice, but does run hot (which I know has a whole host of potential causes/remedies, which I'm working in parallel to resolve). I'm wondering (due to another forum I read awhile back) if there could be some reduced coolant flow due to sediment that has accumulated over 85 years (engine has not been touched to my knowledge).

What do you think? Worth poking a little further or let it be?

Thanks!

Sam

01-30-2024, 02:52 PM	#1
shinton Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 11	How far should I go with my '41 flathead I need to replace the main seal on my 41 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and will likely pull the engine to do that. If we do pull the engine, I'm wondering if if it makes any sense crack it open, inspect it and possibly do an overhaul or would I be better off to just leave it alone. The car runs nice, but does run hot (which I know has a whole host of potential causes/remedies, which I'm working in parallel to resolve). I'm wondering (due to another forum I read awhile back) if there could be some reduced coolant flow due to sediment that has accumulated over 85 years (engine has not been touched to my knowledge). What do you think? Worth poking a little further or let it be? Thanks! Sam