leaky head gaske?

[panhandleiceman]

i have a 1991 rude 60 straight 3. recently i noticed a slow drip of water coming from the bottom of the head at a gasket. is this the head gasket. if so how hard is this to change<br /><br />p.s. engine idles great and runs strong<br />thanks for in advance for any advice

 

[Hooty]

Re: leaky head gaske?

Most likely what's leaking is the cylinder head cover gasket, not the head gasket. <br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: leaky head gaske?

very easy to change. and like said above, its the head cover gasket..... just need a 7/16 wrench and a screwdriver and a manual and youll be all set

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: leaky head gaske?

Hi Guys ! good answers,BUT..What a Word!<br /> This engine has a water cover on the cylinder head?<br /> I thought all OMC heads were made by lost foam casting by... Joe knows the year,maybe.This would mean the head is one piece.Only cover would be thermostat.<br /> I mention this because to me it was a great innovation for OMC to do this.They also did the blocks this way,eliminating several pieces and their gaskets.<br />DHP

 

[panhandleiceman]

Re: leaky head gaske?

thanks very much guys this forum is great

 

[OBJ]

Re: leaky head gaske?

You be right DHP....single piece head. Still easy to change out head gasket. Just be sure the mating surfaces are clean of all old gasket material. Torque the head starting from the center ands spiraling out. I usually do the head torque in three steps. Don't forget to retorque after first run.<br /><br />Good Luck!