> 3. There was a little oil in the cylinders. However, the engine is brand
> new and has run for a total of about 30 minutes so far and nothing has
> been
> set as far as carbs and timing goes, so I would think it's probable that
> the
> rings and valves haven't seated yet. I didn't really see any smoke when
> it
> was running.
Just a question, Jeff. Since this is a rebuild, did you have the head and
block checked (and decked, if necessary) at a machine shop to ensure level
smooth surface? Did you torque the head in the sequence given in the
manual? (Staggered bolts, center to sides, one-quarter or one-third
incremental torques?) And did you re-torque after running the engine to
temperature the first time?
> 4. I used copper spray sealant to help seal the head gasket. I don't see
> the sealant residue everywhere on the block - for instance, between #3
> cylinder and the lifter tube hole. While it might be possible that the
> block isn't level, that would be a LOT of metal to bend to make it so. I
> think it's more a case of the copper stuff just isn't a good sealant, or
> maybe the applicator (me) didn't do a good job spraying it.
I don't know about the copper spray sealant. I do know that others on the
list suggest Permatex Aviation Seal.
> 5. I have some powder coating that wraps around the edges of the block,
> including where the gasket sits right on the lifter side edge of the
> block.
> I will remove all block-top powder coat before reassembly.
Good idea. There was no indication where it might be leaking--either on the
gasket or on the metal--when you took the head off this time?
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A (Body still off, rest mostly done.)
New Hampshire
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