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Old 09-19-2025, 09:33 PM   #2
ModelA29
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Default Re: Water in oil rebuilt Model B engine.

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Originally Posted by headonz View Post
Checked torque on head bolts and could get 1/2 to full turn at 55lbs.

What should be my next step ??

Head was loose? But a horror story would have a cracked block. I'd use the old gasket (rather than wasting a new one if there is a crack) and a good dose of copper coat. Torque to specs wait a couple hours torque again. Start and run 15 minutes - retorque then retorque it the next morning.
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