Coolant leaking out of head gasket

Iowa4424 · Jul 14, 2013

I just rebuilt a F-20 engine, and as I poured my 5th gallon of coolant into it, drops of water began seeping out of the side head gasket. The water jacket side. It was torqued to spec at 55 pounds. Should I tighten it some more or add some stop leak? I really don't want to take the head off because the tractor was just assembled and painted.
Thanks for any help

IH2444 · Jul 14, 2013

I would take it apart, may be leaking into the oil or cylinder as well.

Nebraska Kirk · Jul 14, 2013

The head bolts need to be torqued to 90-95 ft/lbs.

IH2444 · Jul 14, 2013

I thought 50 lbs sounded low.

robgIN · Jul 14, 2013

need more than 50 ft/lbs ,I like the 90-95 ft/lbs maybe even more if the studs are good and you have hi altitude pistons.

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