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petehoovie · 07-23-2017, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JSeery

I've seen a lot more than that come out!

Yeah, I was going to say the same thing....I had at least twice that amount come out of one side of the engine in my '34....

Talkwrench · 07-24-2017, 04:25 AM

This is only a small amount I scraped out of my block, I did it twice. Using compressed air to move the smaller stuff everything around the work area turned brown...

Mike..Yorba Linda · 07-24-2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by petehoovie

Yeah, I was going to say the same thing....I had at least twice that amount come out of one side of the engine in my '34....

Pete, was yours overheating also?

petehoovie · 07-24-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike..Yorba Linda

Pete, was yours overheating also?

Yes, but no longer. See my previous post....

Mike..Yorba Linda · 04-19-2018, 09:38 AM

OK, wanted to follow up with the results of my work. New head gaskets, added water, antifreeze, water wetter and Barrs copper block seal for that small crack. Also, re-torque after warm up twice. Temps get to 185-190. After running it on the freeway and I shut it off, it crept up to 200+ while not running, that seems strange....Now I'm going to install thermostats and see if they help/slow the fluid down even though I never ran them before. I appreciate ALL suggestions given. Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond. I will post the results soon but now I'm into my 46 woodie that overheats....That's a post for another time. It's always something......

Seth Swoboda · 04-19-2018, 09:41 AM

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Make sure the inside of your radiator is clean, VERY clean. Also, it is normal for the temps to climb when you shut the engine off, heat soak.

Mike..Yorba Linda · 04-19-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Make sure the inside of your radiator is clean, VERY clean. Also, it is normal for the temps to climb when you shut the engine off, heat soak.

Seth, new radiator core...The internals are as clean as you could get them.....

Seth Swoboda · 04-19-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike..Yorba Linda

Seth, new radiator core...The internals are as clean as you could get them.....

Excellent!

john in illinois · 04-19-2018, 10:39 AM

Mike ,there was a recent thread about deposits in an engine that looked just like your water pump. The conclusion was that the combination of Water Wetter and NO Rosion caused the deposits. Apparently you can not mix some of these chemicals.

Glad you solved your problem.

John

flatjack9 · 04-19-2018, 10:46 AM

The rising temperature after shut down is perfectly normal.

corvette8n · 04-19-2018, 11:09 AM

Does shake n bake get all the sand out of a block?

Mike..Yorba Linda · 04-19-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by john in illinois

Mike ,there was a recent thread about deposits in an engine that looked just like your water pump. The conclusion was that the combination of Water Wetter and NO Rosion caused the deposits. Apparently you can not mix some of these chemicals.

Glad you solved your problem.

John

Yea John, I never used the No-Rosen before so I was convinced that had something to do with it. I won't use it again.....

Seth Swoboda · 04-19-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

Does shake n bake get all the sand out of a block?

I just had a flathead engine baked, shot peened and shaked. I dug around in the block and blew air through it and did not get any left over debris out of it. I'll flush with water to triple check before it goes on a radiator.

Kerk · 04-19-2018, 11:41 AM

Shake& Bake. Walt in Me did an engine for me and he had it cleaned up there somewhere. It looked great before he got into the rebuild. I was really pleased With what I saw. I would take any other engine to that place. and I should have gotten the name and phone. kerk

tgarner317 · 06-21-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike..Yorba Linda

OK, wanted to follow up with the results of my work. New head gaskets, added water, antifreeze, water wetter and Barrs copper block seal for that small crack. Also, re-torque after warm up twice. Temps get to 185-190. After running it on the freeway and I shut it off, it crept up to 200+ while not running, that seems strange....Now I'm going to install thermostats and see if they help/slow the fluid down even though I never ran them before. I appreciate ALL suggestions given. Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond. I will post the results soon but now I'm into my 46 woodie that overheats....That's a post for another time. It's always something......

Hi Mike, any update? I’m dealing with exactly the same issues with my 36.. Leaking pass side head gasket into cylinders 2 and 3. Oh, and blew the radiator last year.. Just now getting around to putting everything back together. Cleaning out the rusty, sandy goo inside my block (in the car) with a clothes hanger currently.. Thanks for the ideas in your post.

big job · 06-22-2018, 04:22 AM

Hey Kurt, I thought I was the only one in the world with a Zoo flush gun. they rule!

ford nut · 06-22-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike..Yorba Linda

That's my plan. I had the radiator done at Tom's in Orange. He did a very nice job.....

I have my 36 radiator at toms right now. I hope he does a good job. I almost went to hoffmans down a couple of blocks. I still waiting to hear back, he's had it about a month.

04-19-2018, 09:38 AM	#105
Mike..Yorba Linda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, SoCal Posts: 155	Re: Overheating and fed up.... OK, wanted to follow up with the results of my work. New head gaskets, added water, antifreeze, water wetter and Barrs copper block seal for that small crack. Also, re-torque after warm up twice. Temps get to 185-190. After running it on the freeway and I shut it off, it crept up to 200+ while not running, that seems strange....Now I'm going to install thermostats and see if they help/slow the fluid down even though I never ran them before. I appreciate ALL suggestions given. Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond. I will post the results soon but now I'm into my 46 woodie that overheats....That's a post for another time. It's always something......

04-19-2018, 09:41 AM	#106
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Overheating and fed up.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure the inside of your radiator is clean, VERY clean. Also, it is normal for the temps to climb when you shut the engine off, heat soak.

04-19-2018, 10:39 AM	#109
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Overheating and fed up.... Mike ,there was a recent thread about deposits in an engine that looked just like your water pump. The conclusion was that the combination of Water Wetter and NO Rosion caused the deposits. Apparently you can not mix some of these chemicals. Glad you solved your problem. John

04-19-2018, 10:46 AM	#110
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: Overheating and fed up.... The rising temperature after shut down is perfectly normal.

04-19-2018, 11:09 AM	#111
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Overheating and fed up.... Does shake n bake get all the sand out of a block?

04-19-2018, 11:41 AM	#114
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: Overheating and fed up.... Shake& Bake. Walt in Me did an engine for me and he had it cleaned up there somewhere. It looked great before he got into the rebuild. I was really pleased With what I saw. I would take any other engine to that place. and I should have gotten the name and phone. kerk

06-22-2018, 04:22 AM	#116
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: Overheating and fed up.... Hey Kurt, I thought I was the only one in the world with a Zoo flush gun. they rule!