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RON WOODGEARD · 06-15-2004, 03:24 PM

Dubie,

I'm sure there are as many ways to clean or wash out a block as there is guys on this board..
One of my many step Dads worked as a Certified, Cadillac Mech. They would bring in a Caddy that had internal problems. ( not broken stuff of course) They would run diesel fuel, ( stove oil) Through the engine from top to bottom with the pan on and plug in place, run a gallon or so through it, let it set a couple of hours to break up any Gum ( albiet there shouldn't be any in a new engine) Drain this. Then changing the Oil Filter and replacing with new oil, AND 1 QT. of tranny fluid..(replacing one qt. of the oil) TRANNY FLUID IS A DETERGENT IE: A cleaner.. run the engine for ten minutes or so, then drain the oil again, change the filter and go.. to be safe I would change oil again in 100 or so miles (I would) You'll know when the water has been displaced, there will be No Foam... I have had engines with sticky valves and ran 1 qt. of tranny fluid in them running down the road and the cleansing properties of the tranny fluid will clean the sticky valve..(Also a Caddy Mech. trick)
Over the 35+ years I've been turning a wrench I have NEVER had problems doing this.

dubie · 06-15-2004, 04:05 PM

wow, so many suggestions here!! you guys are a wealth of knowledge

Now I just gotta decide which rout is the best

Trucks · 06-15-2004, 06:24 PM

my question is answered then, redo it? Mine is cast too, do you recommend the super expensive blue gaskets or regular priced ones with sealer?

dubie · 06-15-2004, 07:43 PM

the gasket set was only $17 so it's well worth it. I seated the gaskets with a good thick bead of blue gasket maker where the corners meet. The intake is back on and torqued down. Hoping to get out there and finish the assembly tonight and test it out

junkyardjohn · 06-15-2004, 08:28 PM

Tim-- If You Use Diesel Fuel, Atf Fluid Or Just Light Oil To Flush It, I'm Sure You've Got A Handle On The Problem. Three Important Rules
(1) Always Use Fel-pro Gaskets
(2) Never Use The Rubber Gaskets Supplied For The Ends Of The Intake (use A Fat Bead Of Rtv Silicone)
(3) Always Paint Your Head Gaskets With Sray Type Gasket Tack Before Installation. (it Will Glue Yoyr Gasket To The Head & The Deck Of The Block)
It'll Work... Don't Worry. :d :d :d John

06-15-2004, 04:05 PM	#27
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	wow, so many suggestions here!! you guys are a wealth of knowledge Now I just gotta decide which rout is the best __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-15-2004, 06:24 PM	#28
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	so my question is answered then, redo it? Mine is cast too, do you recommend the super expensive blue gaskets or regular priced ones with sealer? __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

06-15-2004, 07:43 PM	#29
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	the gasket set was only $17 so it's well worth it. I seated the gaskets with a good thick bead of blue gasket maker where the corners meet. The intake is back on and torqued down. Hoping to get out there and finish the assembly tonight and test it out __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-15-2004, 08:28 PM	#30
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Tim-- If You Use Diesel Fuel, Atf Fluid Or Just Light Oil To Flush It, I'm Sure You've Got A Handle On The Problem. Three Important Rules (1) Always Use Fel-pro Gaskets (2) Never Use The Rubber Gaskets Supplied For The Ends Of The Intake (use A Fat Bead Of Rtv Silicone) (3) Always Paint Your Head Gaskets With Sray Type Gasket Tack Before Installation. (it Will Glue Yoyr Gasket To The Head & The Deck Of The Block) It'll Work... Don't Worry. :d :d :d John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

06-15-2004, 03:24 PM	#26
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Dubie, I'm sure there are as many ways to clean or wash out a block as there is guys on this board.. One of my many step Dads worked as a Certified, Cadillac Mech. They would bring in a Caddy that had internal problems. ( not broken stuff of course) They would run diesel fuel, ( stove oil) Through the engine from top to bottom with the pan on and plug in place, run a gallon or so through it, let it set a couple of hours to break up any Gum ( albiet there shouldn't be any in a new engine) Drain this. Then changing the Oil Filter and replacing with new oil, AND 1 QT. of tranny fluid..(replacing one qt. of the oil) TRANNY FLUID IS A DETERGENT IE: A cleaner.. run the engine for ten minutes or so, then drain the oil again, change the filter and go.. to be safe I would change oil again in 100 or so miles (I would) You'll know when the water has been displaced, there will be No Foam... I have had engines with sticky valves and ran 1 qt. of tranny fluid in them running down the road and the cleansing properties of the tranny fluid will clean the sticky valve..(Also a Caddy Mech. trick) Over the 35+ years I've been turning a wrench I have NEVER had problems doing this.



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