[Healeys] Thoughts on my engine

[Curtis Arndt]

Bruce,

I'll take your statement on step further, there are two types of original
four cylinder cast iron heads... These that have cracked, and those that
WILL crack.  It's just a matter of time.

Cheers,

Curt

On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 11:29 AM Bruce Steele <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
wrote:

> The 4 cylinder heads are prone to cracking.
>
>
>
> Bruce Steele
>
> Brea, CA
>
> 1960 BN7
>
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> *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Joseph
> Costa
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:23 AM
> *To:* Healeys at Autox <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Healeys] Thoughts on my engine
>
>
>
> Finally have the head off the engine.  I had oil in the water and the car
> would over heat on a regular basis.  In 2011 I spun a bearing and the
> engine was sleeved.  These have been there since the rebuild and not
> before.
>
> When you look at the top of the engine you will notice that the center
> passenger side water galley has a plug.  Does this belong there?
>
> #1 and #4 pistons are heavily carbonized, why?
>
> The head is going to be magnifluxed and pressure tested.
>
> I drove this car for 13 years without a problem till the bearing spun,
> totally frustrated right now.  Time for a beer.
>
>
>
> Joe
>
> BN1 #923 Coronet cream
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