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10-21-2015, 11:43 PM | #21 |
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Re: Engine locked up
so with either problem the engine will turn backwards and you still will not know what is wrong.
then if it was hydrolocked and you hit the starter you will now slam the piston up against the water and bend the rod. Now you have 2 problems instead of one. what could be easier than pulling 4 spark plugs
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10-22-2015, 12:38 AM | #23 |
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X2 - This happened to me ONCE, bendix gear was stuck in flywheel. Try rocking it in 3rd.
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If the problem is hydro locking and it happened when engine was not going eg overnight....... would any water drip into the scupper trays or the valve chamber etc..ready to be pulled into engine via oil pump or scooped up by conrod scuppers if engine is turned over.?
Then if the oil/water was drained and head removed and , say, it was found to be a simple head gasket blow, or maybe even just needed a head tighten and fill with fresh oil and see what happens, again along as engine has not been turned over, would this get all water out of future oil circulation just by dropping it out of sump plug ? I suppose the question is, if there is water found in sump from an overnight leak, is it imperative that the pan be removed because it must be in the scupper trays ? |
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10-22-2015, 05:48 AM | #26 |
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as a Newbie I would like to know if the coolant level has changed in the radiator? If the engine is stuck from water, it should be missing somewhere. Next question: If the head gasket is blown or the block cracked and internal water leaks are likely, you should find water in the oil or vice versa?. This COULD explain the oil level because th water sits down in the oil pan. Good luck Gerald |
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10-22-2015, 06:28 AM | #28 |
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I am getting the impression that many posters are unfamiliar with the concept of hydrolocking. And a proper diagnosis must account for all of the findings, not just one.
Start with the principle that a liquid cannot be compressed. we worked on a very expensive diesel out of a Mack truck years ago that had hydrolocked. Not only was the rod bent (wish I had a pic; very impressive that a rod could bend 40°), AND the rod journal on the crank was torqued. Meaning a very expensive crank was totally destroyed.....that type of problem cannot be repaired and if you try to use the crank the motor will never run right no matter what you do we are 4 plugs away from knowing what really happened. If the OP waits too long to pull the plugs the water will gradually seep past the rings into the crankcase and there will be none to be found when he pulls the plugs. And the saga will never end because who knows what step will be skipped then
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I had a cracked head that allowed water into the oil enough to emulsify. After repair & reassembly I wondered how the trays looked. I did not want to remove the pan because I just got it leak free. Removing the oil filler tube allowed access to #1 & #2 cylinder trays. I vacuumed the emulsified oil out through the opening. What ever water remained quickly evaporated. My oil is clear. No sign of water after a month of nearly daily use.
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When the engine starts on each normal start, the same thing happens. The engine fires up and the speed of the ring gear teeth is faster than the starter pinion teeth, so it speeds up the pinion and winds it back out of engagement. Of course the drive will grind if the operator doesn't stop cranking the starter as soon as the engine fires up. |
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Seriously though...I'm following this post 'cause I'm curious as hell...water...no water,,,damn, the suspense is kill'n me
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Well I tried the easy way first. Removed the plugs and found number 3 was full of water. Next I drained a lot of water and the oil from pan. Removed head and got all water out of the intake and pistons. This is a "c" head and I see some brazing thats been done close to the center bolt hole. My questions are, do I need to remove the pan and clean any water that may be in the baffle or just add oil and run a little and change the oil? Do I need to have the head cleaned and magnifluxed for possable leak? I ordered a new head gasket when I installed the head and wander if I got an incorrect one as I didn't let supplier know I had a "c" head. Again any help will be great. Ron
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Don't half a$$ it- drop the pan, clean it good, pull the head, check for flatness/cracks, clean the cylinders.
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Can you post picture of your C head?
I'd ditch a head that had brazing and has leaked into the engine, and I'd buy the 5.5 higher compression head. |
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I agree with Tom. Don't waste time with a faulty head. I'd get a new higher compression head. It will make you smile when you start it next time. Ron W
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OK, here is what you should do next: Yes, you have to drop the oil pan. You should also take the valve cover off the side of the block and clean that out. Get rid of that head. Hang it on the wall as a trophy! If you buy the 5.5 head from Snyder's, you will be very pleased. This will also require a new water pump since a C head uses 3 bolts instead of 4. The good news is, if you sell your C water pump on eBay, it will likely bring in enough money to cover your new A water pump plus a good portion of the cost of the A head. The head gasket should be chosen based on the bore or overbore of your cilynders. Also, if your block has been decked to the point that the pistons stick up well over the top of the block at TDC, that is also a consideration. The good news is, you are not the first Model A owner who has experienced this. Several of us here have been through it and are eager to help you get back on the road. |
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and buy your gasket from "Best Gasket Co."....and you will be very very happy with the high comp, head!
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