Re: 1950 packard 288 engine just rebuilt now has water in the oil
Posted by TxGoat On 2024/10/5 12:03:35
A head gasket leak could allow coolant into the crankcase. Such leaks can be very tricky. It may be that the gasket would seep when the engine was cold, and stop leaking as soon as it started due to expansion of parts. Water leaking into the cylinder could get past the rings and into the crankcase, preventing any abnormal steam at the exhaust or significant mis-firing. Very small amounts of water in the crankcase can be due to normal condensation, especially if an engine is not run much or if it runs cold.
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