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22-04-12, 22:11
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head gasket problem
Hi, Took the carrier to a local show today, on returning from a 2 mile run, I was getting alot of gurgaling from the expansion tank and the radiator cap joints started passing steam.
The engine I have in the carrier is a 24 stud 8BA which came in the carrier when I got it and has given 5 years reliable service. She has always run a little hot and top radiator temp was 125 degrees C on shutting down, (hotter than normal). I am going to do a compression check on the piston bores and coolant system this week, can anyone tell me what peek pressure can I expect on a healthy bore, I have yet to check condition of the oil. I did fire up my CO meter but its a bit old and unreliable and did indicate CO with radiator cap removed and the engine not running. I am hoping this is a head gasket failure and not a cracked block, I think the radiator relief valve is working correctly as i have overhauled it previously, Head gasket change on these looks very straight forward but I am open to any ideas or comments. kev.
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2pdr Tank Hunter Universal Carrier 1942 registered 11/11/2008. 3" Mortar Universal Carrier 1943 registered 06/06/2009. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, Caunter camo. 1941 Standard Mk1 stowage Carrier, light stone. 10 cwt wartime mortar trailer. 1943 Mk2 Daimler Dingo. 1943 Willys MB. 1936 Vickers MG carrier No1 Mk1 CMM 985. 
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