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Man, that is nice
Posted on: 2013/5/19 7:43
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Henry,
Did I miss something, what is this oil filter, stacked type?
Posted on: 2013/5/19 10:13
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yes like this. FRAM C4P filter. it is a stacked filter. see the stacked black elements through the hole?
also as you can see the thing is saturated with oil...I'd say my oil pressure is outstanding....that was from just that one little run of the motor. and yes the RD is missing form the PACKARD on the decal...no idea how that fell off....but I like the patina of it. don't know why I like it.....just do. here if you want one like it.....10 bucks...autozone. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/_/N-5yc1s?itemIdentifier=511208 here is the normal paper element filter, the last picture is the paper one. there is a big difference..... http://www.amazon.com/FRAM-C4-Oil-Cartridge-Filter/dp/B000BXMF0O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1 other numbers: Fram C4P, Wix 51100, Napa 1100 Oil Filter for the trans, I believe I'm going to go with my trusty old Mobil 1 full synthetic I used in my shift kitted f150 trans rebuild. with the new GM material all around I believe I can run modern stuff just fine. Hank
Posted on: 2013/5/20 20:39
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Well got a coolant leak from the head gasket. Retorqued the head bolts and didnt help. Hoping the copper gasket seals up from my heat cycles, but I'm not hopeful.
Trans filled with 7 qts. Then ran motor and marked on the low setting, so it soaked it up. Then added 3 more qts. Need to check level again. No weird noises from the trans using Mobil 1 full synthetic ATF. Well see one day when I can actually drive it. Had to fix a leak from the pan. Tightened that one bolt and bam fixed it. Fixed fuel leak at the fuel filter inlet and outlet. Tightened and bam fixed. Coolant leak when filling radiator... Had to RTV the thermostat gasket again. Fixed it. Coolant leak: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rrDkdCpZiAU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>] Sustained run: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vYs6iaYRq2Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Posted on: 2013/5/22 21:50
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Where Hank? Where?
Posted on: 2013/5/22 23:27
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The first video. It is dripping onto the header and off the block as well. It's coming from the head gasket area. Sux.
Posted on: 2013/5/23 8:40
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Coolant leaks at headgaskets upon NEWLY rebuilt engines of ANY make is not rare. Probably about 5%. I can not view the u-tube video. But if the leak is no faster than about 1 drop per minute then it will most likely seal up itself after a few heat/cool cycles and retorquing of the head.
Let me guess, it is leaking at A CORNER of the head. And to top that off i'll guess that u had the heads milled and the block decked too. Might have to go an extra 5 to 10 pounds of torque near the leak but don't exceed 10 ft/#'s over spec.
Posted on: 2013/5/23 9:05
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Hank, hate to be the doomsayer (again), and others here can correct me if I am wrong (and I hope I am). The head gaskets are metal shim with embossing for sealing. Once the heads have been torqued and the embossing collapsed, there is no re-torquing to fix a non-sealing gasket. These head gaskets are of a different construction than the composite ones used on the straight eights. Some advocate using a copper spray on the gaskets when installing. Maybe re-torquing will fix your problem, I hope so.
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Posted on: 2013/5/23 13:33
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The head gaskets are metal shim with embossing for sealing. Once the heads have been torqued and the embossing collapsed, there is no re-torquing to fix a non-sealing gasket. These head gaskets are of a different construction than the composite ones used on the straight eights. Some advocate using a copper spray on the gaskets when installing.
That's my understanding as well, JW. And I would certainly use a gasket sealant on the steel shim-type gaskets.
Posted on: 2013/5/23 13:39
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