The Ford Barn

Mike..Yorba Linda · 04-19-2018, 09:38 AM

OK, wanted to follow up with the results of my work. New head gaskets, added water, antifreeze, water wetter and Barrs copper block seal for that small crack. Also, re-torque after warm up twice. Temps get to 185-190. After running it on the freeway and I shut it off, it crept up to 200+ while not running, that seems strange....Now I'm going to install thermostats and see if they help/slow the fluid down even though I never ran them before. I appreciate ALL suggestions given. Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond. I will post the results soon but now I'm into my 46 woodie that overheats....That's a post for another time. It's always something......

04-19-2018, 09:38 AM	#30
Mike..Yorba Linda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, SoCal Posts: 160	Re: Overheating and fed up.... OK, wanted to follow up with the results of my work. New head gaskets, added water, antifreeze, water wetter and Barrs copper block seal for that small crack. Also, re-torque after warm up twice. Temps get to 185-190. After running it on the freeway and I shut it off, it crept up to 200+ while not running, that seems strange....Now I'm going to install thermostats and see if they help/slow the fluid down even though I never ran them before. I appreciate ALL suggestions given. Thanks to all that took the time to read and respond. I will post the results soon but now I'm into my 46 woodie that overheats....That's a post for another time. It's always something......