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Anti Freeze by Spark plug
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MG |
03-10-2019 @ 11:52 AM
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Never mind.... I forgot that he has a 59AB engine....
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TomO |
03-10-2019 @ 8:46 AM
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1936TWC, nelsb01 gave you the most likely source of the leak. Try this before you add any stop leak. Drain the coolant, remove the to hose from the head, clean the surfaces where the hose connects to the head and then coat the inside of the hose with Indian Head gasket sh*llac, install the hose and tighten the clamp securely.
Tom
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37RAGTOPMAN |
03-09-2019 @ 1:11 PM
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hi I would drain the antifreeze coolant and use distilled water, at least till the leak stops, antifreeze seems to leak more then just plain water, I only use water with a water wetter or water pump lube, after I know I do not have any seepage, I also saw people use this ,, you can loosen the head nut and wrap string around the stud, this acts as a gasket, [you can check to see if there is a crack in the head at this time, ] re torque the head, old mechanics trick ? hope this helps, 1937RAGTOPMAN
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MG |
03-09-2019 @ 8:26 AM
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Either or should do the job....
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1936TWC |
03-09-2019 @ 8:18 AM
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Bar's Radiator or head gasket sealer? Thanks for the reply.
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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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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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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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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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1936TWC |
03-05-2019 @ 10:44 AM
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System is nonpressurized.
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