Oil in the radiator 8N

s_laclair · Jun 16, 2009

recently looked at a 1947 8N that is in decent shape but with one thing. There is oil in the radiator and oddly enough there is no antifreeze in the oil. The engine has good oil pressure and it runs really well. Do you think this is a cracked block?

The guys wants $800.00 for it do you think it"s worth it? At least e-mail me and give me your ideas on whether the block could be cracked or not.

Thanks

Scott

ericlb · Jun 16, 2009

probably just a blown head gasket, a common problem on those and not hard to change, providing you dont bust off any head bolts, it needs fruther investigation to determine the problem, a crack is a posibility, but id check it out the price is ok for a runner if the tires are fair to good and the tin is decent

El Toro · Jun 16, 2009

Look to see if any bubbles are present in the radiator with the engine at an idle. Hal

twopop · Jun 16, 2009

pull the plugs and find which cyl.is pumping oil.probably needs an overhaul.oil ring could be broke.

s_laclair · Jun 16, 2009

yes there were bubbles in the radiator

Leroy · Jun 16, 2009

That oil is probably oil that bypassed the rings and got burnt and pushed past a leaking head gasket. Head gasket is easy fix and unless extreamly worn will not be enough oil getting burnt to cause any problems after a new head gasket is installed

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