Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and looking to get help resolving an issue.
I recently purchased a 226 flathead 6, the guy I had picked up from told me it was a running engine before it had been pulled out. So i slapped into my Ford 49 shoebox and As the engine was running the temp started to raise and eventually over heat. I turned it off and inspected it for any type of leaks in the radiator and the engine block, nothing.... It has a new 4 row aluminum radiator, new hose, also tried it with the thermostat on and off,and the water pump spins freely by hand. So I am at a loss. This week I am going to be trying a couple of tests like the cylinder leak test and a pressure test on the radiator just to be sure. One other thing, when it is smoking it seems to be coming from the radiator area and it's a white smoke. Please let me know if you have any suggestions to help me solve this problem. Thanks!
I recently purchased a 226 flathead 6, the guy I had picked up from told me it was a running engine before it had been pulled out. So i slapped into my Ford 49 shoebox and As the engine was running the temp started to raise and eventually over heat. I turned it off and inspected it for any type of leaks in the radiator and the engine block, nothing.... It has a new 4 row aluminum radiator, new hose, also tried it with the thermostat on and off,and the water pump spins freely by hand. So I am at a loss. This week I am going to be trying a couple of tests like the cylinder leak test and a pressure test on the radiator just to be sure. One other thing, when it is smoking it seems to be coming from the radiator area and it's a white smoke. Please let me know if you have any suggestions to help me solve this problem. Thanks!
