Weighing my options. Trying to do a head gasket (First time). Should I find a reman head or have this head cut? And where should I look for a reman head? s/n8fl00188
Is the head cracked on # 5 ? Bad Bob
I didn’t see any cracks.
Go get it tested at a reputable shop. Doing it once correctly is so much cheaper than doing it twice.
looks like a bent pushrod, just have yours rebuilt
Yes one is bent
What was the reason for bending. Did you pressure check that cylinder before removing the head to check for a cracked piston. Make sure cam and lifters are in proper working order.
Water in the fuel.
YIKES!!!!
Look at the anti freeze in # 5 there home owners. Bad Bob
I bought it from a homeowner. I’m going to change the antifreeze out to the red.
You should check for antifreeze in the oil. It can take out the crank bearings.
Did the water in the fuel cause the injector to stick open and flood the cylinder causing a hydro lock. Never seen that scenario, just curious
NO
So back to the question of what bent the push rod
Coolant in the cylinder and partially hydro-locked or maybe overzealous use of ether.
Looking at that bent pushrod, I would also be looking for a bent connecting rod. Compare the height of each piston at TDC.
Well guess I should had look into it a little more after you said that. After I did the head gasket, and it did the same thing to #5. Come to find out i have a crack in the cylinder.
Now I need to find a block or find someplace in Md to bore it and sleeve it
What part of Maryland
Annapolis
You have a block or know somebody that can repair it? Or a place i can find a good used engine?