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Well this can't be good

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Well I pulled the engine out of the Courier. I was going to fix the rear main leak, and have the heads redone. It was a very good running engine just leaked a lot of oil. So I get the heads pulled and find the drivers side rear cylinder has a crack about half way around the cylinder. I know we could have it sleeved but now is not the best time for me to do a complete rebuild.

Iam thinking about just replacing the rear main and running it till she goes, but that could ruin a lot of other parts that are still usable. I wish now I had not promised the wife she would be driving her wagon when spring gets here. Anyone one want to volenteer to tell her for me? 

WTB 1955 Courier emblems    Mark, Jefferson City Missouri


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Forum Post Well this can't be good By 55courier ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post If your gonna run it as is, clean the crack up a bit and jam some JB... By MikeLongIsland ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post A buddy of mine was changing head gaskets on a mini van. got a little... By jepito ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post On cracks, if you can, take a drill with the smallest bit you have and... By Unibodyguy ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for the replies, I agree with the thought of drilling the ends... By 55courier ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Use a right angle drill adapter to get in the hole. After heat/JB weld... By MoonShadow ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post You've got an oil leak problem & a cracked cylinder and the engine is... By PF Arcand ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post If its a 272, those blocks can usually be bought at scrap iron price.... By crenwelge ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]crenwelge (10/19/2009)[/b][hr]If its a 272, those blocks can... By mctim64 ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Do yourself a favor and don't go any further. Any time or money spent... By Ol'ford nut ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post You guys are right, The search has started for a new motor. Thanks By 55courier ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Are you sure it is really cracked? If you're not getting water in the... By John Mummert ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post It is a crack that runs close to horizontal. It has a ridge on one... By 55courier ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Like John, I question if this is a crack if there’s no evidence of... By Ted ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Maybe it's a crack and the engine had been sleeved at one time? By MikeLongIsland ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post How far down in the cylinder is the crack? Top, Middle, Botton etc.?... By MoonShadow ( 16 Years Ago )


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