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tbirdtbird · 11-06-2013, 01:24 PM

"If you check the oil before starting the engine and the oil is above the full mark, this will be an indication that you have a head gasket leak or a cracked block or head that leaked down overnight. I've had this happen. As the engine cools the leak area will open more. usually the oil will be way high on the dipstick and have a gallon or more water or antifreeze in the bottom of the oil pan. If the oil is high on the dip stick, don't crank the engine or damage will occur.

Because of the small number of head studs, the model A engines are prone to head gasket failure."

Purdy, I agree with this totally, and you have completed the thought process with this post.

11-06-2013, 01:24 PM	#8
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Antifreeze or water in the oil "If you check the oil before starting the engine and the oil is above the full mark, this will be an indication that you have a head gasket leak or a cracked block or head that leaked down overnight. I've had this happen. As the engine cools the leak area will open more. usually the oil will be way high on the dipstick and have a gallon or more water or antifreeze in the bottom of the oil pan. If the oil is high on the dip stick, don't crank the engine or damage will occur. Because of the small number of head studs, the model A engines are prone to head gasket failure." Purdy, I agree with this totally, and you have completed the thought process with this post. __________________ '31 180A