Troubleshooting Head Components
Hey gang,
Long story short, I took the head off to change the gasket in order to fix a problematic oil leak. Based on the stamped steel gasket, I don’t think this engine has ever been serviced since its birth in ‘74. As you can see, it’s been running hot for years. I finally got that problem under control prior to head removal. Should I go ahead and buy replacement valves? They look awfully spent to me. Second question is this: upon removal, residual coolant escaped into the block, held in place by the piston. It wasn’t a lot, but certainly enough to worry me. I assume it’ll just smoke like hell for a bit until it’s burned off, right? That’s what I read on the forum, anyway. Anyhow, let me know what you guys think. Manuals and YouTube are only getting me so far. Human interaction is this missing link for me. Thanks!
Hey gang,
Long story short, I took the head off to change the gasket in order to fix a problematic oil leak. Based on the stamped steel gasket, I don’t think this engine has ever been serviced since its birth in ‘74. As you can see, it’s been running hot for years. I finally got that problem under control prior to head removal. Should I go ahead and buy replacement valves? They look awfully spent to me. Second question is this: upon removal, residual coolant escaped into the block, held in place by the piston. It wasn’t a lot, but certainly enough to worry me. I assume it’ll just smoke like hell for a bit until it’s burned off, right? That’s what I read on the forum, anyway. Anyhow, let me know what you guys think. Manuals and YouTube are only getting me so far. Human interaction is this missing link for me. Thanks!
