Water in cylinder after intake swap
December 30th, 2018, 02:24 PM
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Water in cylinder after intake swap
Hey guys,
l just replaced my stock '74 455 stock intake with an Edelbrock torker. This is in a '55 Nighty-Eight. After putting it back together I tried to start but cylinder #7 was full of water. After doing a Yosemite Sam type rant I calmed down and am ready to start over. This was my first attempt at an intake replacement on a V-8 so not suprising that I flubbed. I would like to avoid my mistake this time.
Any tips moving forward. I didn't use the galley pan, should I?
I did use two end rubber seals which I had trouble getting the intake to seat down far enough to get the seald to be tight. Seems like folks think it's better just to use rtv here.
I also realize I've never had water in this engine. Could it be a cracked head?
l just replaced my stock '74 455 stock intake with an Edelbrock torker. This is in a '55 Nighty-Eight. After putting it back together I tried to start but cylinder #7 was full of water. After doing a Yosemite Sam type rant I calmed down and am ready to start over. This was my first attempt at an intake replacement on a V-8 so not suprising that I flubbed. I would like to avoid my mistake this time.
Any tips moving forward. I didn't use the galley pan, should I?
I did use two end rubber seals which I had trouble getting the intake to seat down far enough to get the seald to be tight. Seems like folks think it's better just to use rtv here.
I also realize I've never had water in this engine. Could it be a cracked head?
Last edited by Moldsmobile98; December 30th, 2018 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Additional thought
December 30th, 2018, 03:26 PM
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You need to drain the block first, so you don't get water in the cylinders. Wipe the cylinders dry, rotate motor, rewipe them. Drain the oil, and then you should be good to go. Not sure why you did not use the valley tray. Olds made it that way, and works pretty good.
December 30th, 2018, 03:33 PM
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December 31st, 2018, 08:59 PM
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Thanks to everyone for the responses, I've learned tons already. I pulled the intake and it looks like a good deal was made everywhere. This engine hasn't run in 20 years. The guy I bought it from said it "ran good when pulled". I'm now suspecting head gasket or crcaked head.
I was oblivious to the different types of intakes. I enjoy the learning from these projects. Some lessons are more fun than others......or expensive!
I was oblivious to the different types of intakes. I enjoy the learning from these projects. Some lessons are more fun than others......or expensive!
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