jackofalltrades70 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I finally have my 26’ running, but it appears the cylinder head must be cracked. Once engine warms up, water steams with pressure. Just had the head off and didn't see anything visual. Gasket looked ok. anyone have a good head laying around? I have been told they were prone to crack somehow or another Want to have car in car corral, but need to get this resolved thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 i have a head but i cant garinty it call george 406-5432591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Tierney Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Talk to the Club or other owners---there's something odd in a 39 Victor caralog---'For Chev 4passenger 1915-28 it lists three gaskets-- 602 has cur-outs for the side bolts... 602T is "extra thick",,, 562 has web flanges---the gasket goes around the side holes...- A note says " 602 and 562 are interchangeable. No 602 is standard but 562 is somtimes preferred...", but doesn't say why----to avoid embarrassing Chev "'cuz one leahs??? And why an extra rgik gasket---to cover head/block surface irregularities??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 Thanks for the help. Figured out my problem and she is running fine now. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 What was the secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Long story short. Car is a barn find. Hoses were off engine. Had to pull the head and clean cotton batting out of head and block. Little seed shells, batting and crap bad plugged the top of the radiator just enough to restrict flow. blew everything out and no more overheating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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