Re: 361 head gaskets

[Jack Cheek <jcheek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi all
if you have the heads off and the gasket looks good may be a crack head or even warped.if the heads are still on check the compression--may be its blown between the cylinders and the compression may be down.
also take the cap off the radiator (when its cooled off) also the belt for the water pump and start it ther should be bubbles -make sure radiator is full-i have tryed this and found a blown head gasket.
(like gary said on the radiator)
good luck
jack
63 dodge polara 500 ht-446- max wedge top end
65 dodge 440 coronet convertible 360 motor 


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009 12:24
Subject: Re: 361 head gaskets
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx

> 
> I think one test is to use the "sniffer" that the emissions 
> inspection stations have to test for presence of combustion 
> gasses getting into the cooling system.
> 
> Here are some other methods:
> 
> "Testing an automobile engine for a blown head gasket is pretty 
> straightforward. The first check is to see if there are 
> combustion gasses getting into the cooling system. Take a sample 
> of the coolant and go to the local radiator shop and request 
> that they analyze the coolant for the presence of hydrocarbons. 
> If they are present then it is most likely that you have a blown 
> head gasket.
> 
> Another check is to look at the oil of a warmed up engine. The 
> antifreeze in the oil will whip it up into a frothy brown 
> mixture that looks like a milk shake. If it looks like chocolate 
> mousse then you probably have a blown head gasket.
> 
> Another check is to fill the cooling system to the brim and 
> remove the radiator cap. Do this when the engine is cool. Start 
> the engine and race it. If there is a compression leak and the 
> gasses are going into the cooling jacket then the gasses will 
> displace the coolant. Since the cap is off the coolant will be 
> pushed out of the radiator. You probably have a blown head gasket."
> http://www.misterfixit.com/headgskt.htm
> 
> Thanks,
> Gary H. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Dave Isle  
> >
> >Well for starter I noticed white smoke coming from my tail pipe 
> so I was once told by an old timer if you remove the fan belt 
> and start the car. Wit the radiator cap off if you see bubbles 
> in the radiator  you have a blown head gasket 
> >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
> 
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
>  
> >I came in late on this. What exactly told you that your head 
> gaskets were 
> >blown?
> >
> >Darwin/BC/Canada 
> 
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