| bmwillia | -- 06-25-2012 @ 6:08 AM |
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Hi all! My 33 is getting hot and I am looking for some help. I have had my water pumps rebuilt by Skip Haney and I am currently in the process of cleaning the waterways out by using vinegar in the cooling system. I ran the engine at idle for about 15min on Saturday and it started boiling over. I am noticing steam at the point where the exhaust meets the headers on both sides of the engine. Could this mean that there is a head gasket leak or is that normal for these ole flatheads? I am running a stock non pressurized system. Thanks! Brad Thanks! Brad Williamson
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| TomO | -- 06-25-2012 @ 7:46 AM |
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Are you sure that what you are seeing is steam and not just an exhaust leak? Steam in that area would indicate a blown head gasket or a cracked block. If the head gasket is in such bad shape to show steam, you should see signs of a leak when the engine is cold. A 33 V-8 usually has aluminum heads and I would not use an acid like vinegar to try to clean the block and radiator. The first thing that I would do is to go to a radiator shop and have them pressure test your system for leaks. Do not let them use more than 6 lbs pressure for the test as it may damage your radiator. Next I would have them test for combustion products in the radiator, indicating a blown head gasket or cracked block. If you cooling system passes those tests, remove the radiator and have it professionally cleaned. Tom
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| bmwillia | -- 06-25-2012 @ 11:11 AM |
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Thanks for the info Tom. The flathead is actually a 35' model. Do they have aluminum heads? Mine are painted and I can really tell what they are made of. Thanks! Brad Williamson
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| 37 Coupe | -- 06-25-2012 @ 12:20 PM |
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See if a magnet sticks ,if not it is aluminum.
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| 37 Coupe | -- 06-25-2012 @ 12:20 PM |
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See if a magnet sticks ,if not it is aluminum.
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