|
09-13-2021, 05:55 PM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 287
Likes: 3
Liked 16 Times in 14 Posts
|
Deck water hole plugged
Looking at deck of small bore bowtie block and noticed what appears to be silicone in small assuming water holes located just above dial pins at #1,2,7,and 8. I purchased block with most machine work completed. Holes are roughy 1/4" diameter. I ran motor earlier this year but had water in oil and thinking it was head gasket. I don't want to take any chances and eliminate all potential water leaks. Head gaskets and heads have same hole. Why would someone plug holes on block and what if any concerns about leaking?
|
09-13-2021, 06:16 PM | #2 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 304
Likes: 606
Liked 167 Times in 83 Posts
|
Re: Deck water hole plugged
There's good info of block circulation in the old book, The Chevrolet Racing Engine - Bill Jenkins
Here's a PDF version, check out page 15 https://vdocument.in/reader/full/the...e-bill-jenkins |
09-14-2021, 08:40 AM | #3 | |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 240
Likes: 3,259
Liked 455 Times in 156 Posts
|
Re: Deck water hole plugged
Quote:
Check the deck surface to be flat. Check the deck surface in case it was milled and there's a course surface to seal the head gasket. What type of head gasket being used - Steel shim or composite ( like Fel Pro ). Have you had the block pressure checked ? This will determine any cracks that will allow coolant to seep into the oil pan. Basic stuff, but in case there's something unforeseen, needs to be checked. If all that checks out, look at Head sealing surfaces and check the intake coolant passages to intake manifold and make sure there isn't any gaps or voids that allow coolant to leak. Make sure the "China Wall" isn't sticking up to far and holding up the manifold from sealing to the heads. Got to suspect everything now! Respectfully, Henry Kunz H/SA 1534 |
|
Liked |
|
|