The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 01-01-2023, 05:01 PM

If you are rebuilding an engine, use a bottom tap to clean out the threads in the block. Blow out the crap with high-pressure compressed air gun. A dental pick, available at auto parts stores, can also be used to clean out the bottom of the hole.

mcgarrett · 01-01-2023, 07:27 PM

Good advice from all. I feel pretty sure using the Bars Leaks as previously mentioned will take care of the problem. I plan to add it to the radiator this week.

01-01-2023, 05:01 PM	#1
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,856	Re: Coolant weep around head nut If you are rebuilding an engine, use a bottom tap to clean out the threads in the block. Blow out the crap with high-pressure compressed air gun. A dental pick, available at auto parts stores, can also be used to clean out the bottom of the hole. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-01-2023, 07:27 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,306	Re: Coolant weep around head nut Good advice from all. I feel pretty sure using the Bars Leaks as previously mentioned will take care of the problem. I plan to add it to the radiator this week.