If the block was not cleaned correctly there could be some residual
oil in the block from the machine work. Since there is no sign of
water in the oil I would say there probably is not any problem with
cracks. The head gasket will only fit on one way. I would first try
some radiator flush cleaner then run water only for a while and flush
the system several times.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 26, 2009, at 7:27 PM, <healeymanjim@hansencc.net> wrote:
> a new member joined our car club this morning. he showed up in a
> beautiful, newly restored 65 bj8. he has had it since 1970 and
> says he is the second owner. he had it restored somewhere in
> california and the restorer had subbed out the engine work. he
> stated he was having a problem with oil in his cooant, and had had
> it drained and replaced at least three times. everything was stock
> except for a 6 blade fan and new aluminum radiator. i took the cap
> off and stuck my finger in there to the second joint and it was all
> oil of some kind. we ran it for a few minutes and i checked the
> sump for milky oil, but it was clear and was full to the mark.
> engine ran fine with no miss, and i was in a hurry and forgot to
> check for air bubbling up in rad, but is it possible that head
> gasket is on wrong allowing oil to get to water but not the other
> way. i told him i would check with "brain trust" and see if i
> could get some ideas on where to start. thanks for any help.
> hjim
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