Re: 1954 Convertible Coupe Engine Overhaul Project

Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/3/9 1:22:05

I agree with all of the above.

As an additional note, when we started up the newly rebuilt engine on my dad's '38 for the first time, I noted that there was some "bubbling" around a few of the head studs after the initial warm up. The head bolts were all new, all sealed, everything torqued to spec. It did not look like coolant. I believe it was residual oil from machining that may have been getting burned off. Regardless, I never saw it again after that first run and the engine has been through many heat/cool down cycles, with the head retorqued.

I'm sure yours will get worked out and everything will be fine. It'll be nice to see your car back on the road.

-Kevin