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hombres ruin · 11-19-2018, 03:33 PM

I changed out the water pumps for the sealed bearing type and they work very well. When I drained the rad the water was clean some sludge debris where the pumps were. I didn’t flush the engine I just drained the rad . After long trips this residue formed under the rad cap. It looks like casting sand sludge and when it comes to contact with water it dissolves . Am I mistaking this for oil under the cap? Thoughts

hombres ruin · 11-19-2018, 03:36 PM

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Jack E/NJ · 11-19-2018, 04:32 PM

Looks good. Cap looks useable. But put on a new cap anyway. 8^) Jack E/NJ

11-19-2018, 03:33 PM	#21
hombres ruin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 518	Re: Can a Flathead get oil in the radiator? I changed out the water pumps for the sealed bearing type and they work very well. When I drained the rad the water was clean some sludge debris where the pumps were. I didn’t flush the engine I just drained the rad . After long trips this residue formed under the rad cap. It looks like casting sand sludge and when it comes to contact with water it dissolves . Am I mistaking this for oil under the cap? Thoughts __________________ "I have built my organisation on fear"..Al Capone.

11-19-2018, 04:32 PM	#23
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Can a Flathead get oil in the radiator? Looks good. Cap looks useable. But put on a new cap anyway. 8^) Jack E/NJ