I have an atomic 4 gas engine in a cal 29 which was built in 1972.
I rebuilt the engine around 8 years ago, and since then is running like a Swiss watch.
Around 6 months ago I noticed a small amount of water seapage coming out around the 2 head bolts that hold the alternator mounting bracket(it could be one, or both head bolts).
There is no water in the oil, and the compression is right where it should be.
The engine runs so good that I can't believe there is anything major wrong.
My plan is to pull the head thinking that mabye there is a crack in the head gasket allowing water leakage from a water jacket, replacing the 2 head bolts in question, and having the head magnafluxed for any possible cracks.
My question is on the 2 head bolts. Are these bolts tapped into a water jacket? If so, this could be the source of the water problem.
If they are tapped into a water jacket what concerns should I take in replacing these head bolts?
Am I on the right track, or do you have reason to believe there could be another source for the water leakage?
Thank you,
Mike
I rebuilt the engine around 8 years ago, and since then is running like a Swiss watch.
Around 6 months ago I noticed a small amount of water seapage coming out around the 2 head bolts that hold the alternator mounting bracket(it could be one, or both head bolts).
There is no water in the oil, and the compression is right where it should be.
The engine runs so good that I can't believe there is anything major wrong.
My plan is to pull the head thinking that mabye there is a crack in the head gasket allowing water leakage from a water jacket, replacing the 2 head bolts in question, and having the head magnafluxed for any possible cracks.
My question is on the 2 head bolts. Are these bolts tapped into a water jacket? If so, this could be the source of the water problem.
If they are tapped into a water jacket what concerns should I take in replacing these head bolts?
Am I on the right track, or do you have reason to believe there could be another source for the water leakage?
Thank you,
Mike
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