Re: 31' AA MISC. INFO NEEDED

Posted by Bob Carabbio on May 12, 1997 at 09:41:16

In Reply to: 31' AA MISC. INFO NEEDED
posted by RUSS CRAIG on May 12, 1997 at 00:57:42

On the business of water in the oil - This is fairly common.
Check:
Head surface for cracks between 2-3
Block surface for cracks between 2-3
Check the head for flatness with a GOOD straightedge
ditto the block.
If there are cracks, any repair will be temporary in nature unless the affected parts are replaced.Some claim to be able to repair broken blocks - I remain unconvinced - especially if you want to use the truck.There's a lot of thermal activity that will open up old cracks eventually.
If there are NO cracks, It wouldn't be a bad idea to give the head a light mill, pull the studs and clean the top of the block gently with a LONG smooth cut file. Then install NEW studs & a new FELPRO gasket using Copper gasket compound liberally on both sides and torque carefully.
I'll let others comment on the other items - except that for a Driver, Hydraulic brakes are a GOOD idea for safety reasons.
Bob Carabbio

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Re: 31' AA MISC. INFO NEEDED Jim Beley May 21, 1997 at 14:00:49(0)

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