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Anti Freeze by Spark plug
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1936TWC |
02-05-2019 @ 1:35 PM
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On my 59AB motor I noticed a small drop pf antifreeze by the base of a sparkplug. Any reason for concern? Possible solutions? Thanks.
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nelsb01 |
02-05-2019 @ 2:29 PM
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I occasionally have a small bit near one of my spark plugs --- check the bottom of your radiator hose (or heater hose) on the head --- that's were mine comes from. The new reproduction hoses seem to be the problem.
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trjford8 |
02-05-2019 @ 3:58 PM
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The other possibility is the coolant may be leaking from a head stud and running into the spark plug well.
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trjford8 |
02-05-2019 @ 3:58 PM
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The other possibility is the coolant may be leaking from a head stud and running into the spark plug well.
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MG |
02-05-2019 @ 4:46 PM
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Which plug? The 8BA in my '53 would do that because of a hairline crack in the head next to the number 7 plug. Is your cooling system pressurized?...
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1936TWC |
03-05-2019 @ 10:43 AM
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It is the number 7 plug. What are the possible solutions? Thanks.
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1936TWC |
03-05-2019 @ 10:44 AM
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System is nonpressurized.
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MG |
03-05-2019 @ 10:50 AM
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I replaced the head on the 8BA in my '53 because I could see the hairline surface crack. No big deal to do. But then it seems that you don't know if you have a crack or a leaking stud.... I have used this product on one of my other cars that had a slight leak with success > https://www.kseal.com/products/k-seal
This message was edited by MG on 3-5-19 @ 12:09 PM
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trjford8 |
03-05-2019 @ 4:26 PM
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Put some Bar's Leak in the radiator. See if it stops the leak.
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1936TWC |
03-09-2019 @ 8:16 AM
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Yes, did not notice crack by head area. Thanks for the help.
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