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02-03-2024, 02:37 PM | #21 |
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Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
I forgot what the number is, but Ford issued a part number for any leak over a quarter size...
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02-03-2024, 07:05 PM | #22 |
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Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
How high on the dipstick are you keeping the oil level?, have you tried a lower level still above “low”
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02-03-2024, 08:31 PM | #23 |
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Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
I would try to resolve any leakage on the bypass filter first to see where that leaves you leakage wise.
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02-04-2024, 01:06 AM | #24 |
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Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
I have a 41 SD convert and going down the path of building a 59 motor for it. The idea of a modest rebuild can become a rabbit hole real quick.
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I'm with these guys. If you're only "pretty sure" the seal is leaking .... and "it's tough to quantify how much coming from where" that wouldn't be enough for me to pull the engine, much less disassemble it. As to the overheating, I'd try flushing the cooling system first with Thermocure, see this link. Some people have reported some pretty amazing results, I believe I saw it in the Early Ford V8 magazine this past year. Even though I wasn't overheating and my coolant looked great, it used the product myself and got several pounds of junk out of my cooling system. I could FEEL the weight difference in gallon jugs of distilled water and the same jugs filled with the solid black flush water. Last edited by SoCalCoupe; 02-09-2024 at 12:28 AM. |
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02-06-2024, 01:56 PM | #27 |
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Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
Thanks for all the great advice! I think I'm going to attempt to sort out the bypass filter first and go from there. I'll let you know how that worked (or be back for advice on that bypass filter).
As this is my first early Ford, I'm learning a lot and appreciate the support. It's interesting how they engineered this vehicle and pretty much every problem I solve is a learning moment! Sam |
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