Work on My F8, No. 11

[T Creighton]

[Began work on the engine by removing all the head bolts so that we can polish the valves. Lots of flaked-off rust in the water jackets and began to blow them out with some air from the compressor. Need to be sure we get that residue out before putting it back together!]


You are certainly making speedy progress Jim.

Please keep up the running commentary.

While you are checking out the engine you should consider replacing the 4 expansion plugs (frost plugs) at the bottom of each side water jacket where the oil pan bolts on. They are usually brass but some engines have steel ones that will develop pin holes. While they are out you can give the water jackets a real good cleaning.

Cheers, Terry