quote]With regard to the overheating problem at the beginning of this thread.
My motor was also rebuilt ('52 327)...the distribution tube was clean..the water pump and radiator new and all specs were adhered to and still it overheated (boiled over)[/quote]
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I retourqued the head to as tight as I could with a 1/2" ratchet and the problem was solved. An old timer told me they used to do it with an impact! (following the proper sequence of course)
Very interesting fix for an overheating engine.
Are you saying that the head was loose and was leaking water past the gasket into one or more of the cylinders and consuming the coolant to the point where the cooling system didn't have enough water left to keep up with the demand anymore?? Could it be the head and or block was warped and in need of resurfacing. was the head gasket reused after the rebuild?
If that's the case you don't really have an overheating problem you have a badly leaking cooling system. Sure if you run the thing out of water you will get steam.
Another thing, I would not exceed the torque specification for the head nuts. You are asking for trouble if you do.
My Opinion only.
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