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ford31 · 05-08-2010, 02:04 PM

well not really leaking but seeps,I replaced last week with 1 from snyders,checked for square also head was true,used the thick copper gasket,torqued several passes over several days torque is at 55 lbs now water only no anti freeze yet,is there a stop leak that might work

Mitch//pa · 05-08-2010, 02:16 PM

I usually spray the copper gasket with copper gasket spray before installing it. I would stay away from stop leak and fix it right. Also make sure it's not trickeling down from the upper hose clamp.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-08-2010, 09:34 PM

Where exactly does it leak? I worked on a 1930 that wouldn't quit leaking until I removed the top hose and used my Dremel to grind the parting line smooth. It was just too much of a step at the parting line to seal up.

ford31 · 05-08-2010, 09:55 PM

looks to be weeping between gasket in 1 day will be just be enough to wipe off with finger there was a drop on top of head so maybe could be hose

Tom Wesenberg · 05-08-2010, 10:17 PM

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I use the copper gasket and have no leaks. I've read where some guys say the paper gaskets weep, and sometimes get mushy and squeeze out of place.

05-08-2010, 02:04 PM	#1
ford31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount,MO. Posts: 410	top water neck leaks well not really leaking but seeps,I replaced last week with 1 from snyders,checked for square also head was true,used the thick copper gasket,torqued several passes over several days torque is at 55 lbs now water only no anti freeze yet,is there a stop leak that might work

05-08-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: top water neck leaks I usually spray the copper gasket with copper gasket spray before installing it. I would stay away from stop leak and fix it right. Also make sure it's not trickeling down from the upper hose clamp.

05-08-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: top water neck leaks Where exactly does it leak? I worked on a 1930 that wouldn't quit leaking until I removed the top hose and used my Dremel to grind the parting line smooth. It was just too much of a step at the parting line to seal up.

05-08-2010, 09:55 PM	#4
ford31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount,MO. Posts: 410	Re: top water neck leaks looks to be weeping between gasket in 1 day will be just be enough to wipe off with finger there was a drop on top of head so maybe could be hose

05-08-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: top water neck leaks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use the copper gasket and have no leaks. I've read where some guys say the paper gaskets weep, and sometimes get mushy and squeeze out of place.