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Chevy 305 small block.... Put heads on, but had an extra bolt that we couldn't find where to go.... There is tons of oil getting in the coolant passages... the bolt is about about 1.5 inches long... could a missing bolt cause TONS of oil to go into the cooling system (heat...
I am having oil get in the coolant. There is some white smoke coming out... some steam, but smells like burnt oil, though not a bluish tint. They are 1983 chevy gm crusader 220 gas engines. The boat does not over heat. I took out the thermostat and the engine runs about 140 degrees. The...
What would cause excess gas to be burned, and what would be the fix? Could it be the Carbureter is on backwards? My port burns more than my starboard... I have crusader 220 1983's.
Why would coolant be leaking out the heat exchange cap? Could it be too much pressure? Also, how much water should I add to a coolant that is 50% antifreeze and 5-% coolant? I have Crusader CH 220 1983 chevy small block
How can oil get into the heat exchanger/coolant? I just replaced the gaskets on a Crusader CH220 1983 chevy 305 cid. There is gunk in the coolant/heat exchanger that looks like oil. Could it be the heads weren't torqued right or in the wrong order? They were serviced.... I have a feeling...
