Re: 51Pack200's 1951 200

Posted by 51Pack200 On 2018/4/14 20:59:24
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Owen_Dyneto wrote:
Average engine life in that era was in the range of 100,000 miles or less, rarely much more and probably a valve job and perhaps even a ring job prior to that. So your engine may have already had some major service; therefore it's better to determine its actual condition rather than be guided by mileage.

It would be extremely rare if you have ATF fluid in the radiator due to a failed Ultramatic oil cooler; though the necks to the radiator hoses are often rusted, the heat exchanger core itself is monel or stainless steel and does not rust.

Yes, the grille is die cast white metal, cracks are pretty much unrepairable.


Thanks for the response.

I really wanted the oil cooler to be the problem...Much cheaper/easier than a possible cracked block. Oh well, more diagnostics to come. This actually spawns another question. Not being familiar with the straight eight, where are the possibilities of oil/water contact in the event of a component failure. The only thing that comes to mind is a cracked block. Are there areas that a gasket failure would allow oil into the cooling system?

I highly doubt any work has ever done on the engine. This car belonged to my wife's Grandfather and we have no records of any major work being done. Also, the car has been parked since 1965.

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