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Wareagle · 10-13-2015, 02:02 PM

Well guys, I pulled the old head and found why I have water in my oil. It goes from the water passage, across the block and extends about 1/8" into number 2 cylinder. Do I need to sleeve the cylinder ad have the block welded and decked or what is the proper fix? I had planned on building a touring motor this winter so I guess now is the time. What would be the best cam with the Snyder's head? Also valves?

TinCup · 10-13-2015, 02:05 PM

You know I have seen that crack there before. Those two cylinders at minimum need to be sleeved. Lot's of motor builders will chime in here for sure. Glad you have found the culprit.

CarlG · 10-13-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wareagle

... What would be the best cam with the Snyder's head? ...

Stipe IB330 Cam

Kurt in NJ · 10-13-2015, 02:29 PM

Looks like one cylinder was already sleeved

1930artdeco · 10-13-2015, 02:54 PM

My two cents...if you sleeve one you sleeve them all. I have 'b' cam with my 5.5 head.

Mike

George Miller · 10-13-2015, 03:01 PM

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You need to pin and sleeve both. I would never use a sleeve if you did not need it, but you need it in those two cylinders.

WestCoast · 10-13-2015, 03:06 PM

looks like there are two cracks in the block between 2 cyls, sleeve the block , do it right this time and then run the engine for may trouble free miles, mickey mouse stuff only workd for so long then big trouble

10-13-2015, 02:05 PM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Cracked block! You know I have seen that crack there before. Those two cylinders at minimum need to be sleeved. Lot's of motor builders will chime in here for sure. Glad you have found the culprit. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

10-13-2015, 02:29 PM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Cracked block! Looks like one cylinder was already sleeved

10-13-2015, 02:54 PM	#5
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Cracked block! My two cents...if you sleeve one you sleeve them all. I have 'b' cam with my 5.5 head. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

10-13-2015, 03:01 PM	#6
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Cracked block! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You need to pin and sleeve both. I would never use a sleeve if you did not need it, but you need it in those two cylinders.

10-13-2015, 03:06 PM	#7
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Cracked block! looks like there are two cracks in the block between 2 cyls, sleeve the block , do it right this time and then run the engine for may trouble free miles, mickey mouse stuff only workd for so long then big trouble