Engine Rebuild

[gary_bath_jr]

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Gary

Okay so I am getting a security token error when uploading pics.

[Private_collector]

Gary, I would have hoped that for the thousands you were quoted, that would include hot tank cleaning, or chemical, before starting the rebuild. How would they know the block was without cracks, if not to clean thoroughly prior?

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Gary

What ever you do be absolutely sure the water jacket is really clean out. Having it hot tanked is probably best.

Why do I say this? I am in the midst of trying to solve an over heating problem on my Pat 12 216cu.in. the engine was a runner when I got it so I didn't rebuild it. It has had radiator flush run through it been back flushed etc. all the normal stuff. When I removed the water pump yesterday there was still crap including acorns in the block.

If your engine is apart I'd use a pressure washer shooting water in through every opening into the water jacket with warm or hot water if possible to try and get the inside of the water jacket as clean as possible. Or have it hot tanked.

Cheers Phil