Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection?
Here's a gizmo I made to do a preliminary pressure test on 8BA's. The vinyl cap and hose clamp can be put over the hose outlet on the water pump. If the pumps have good seals, it can even be done in the vehicle. If the seals are bad, or if the engine is accessible, the plate bolts over the water pump opening. The smaller plate bolts on in place of the thermostat housing. It has a pressure gauge and Schrader valve mounted on it. I give it about 10 lbs of air and wait and watch.
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