[Gale K]

Hi All,

Working on our Model "T," and thinking I'm getting exhaust into the coolant. I am looking at "Leak Detector Kit / Engine Block, Test Tools Inc.; Test For Cracked Blocks, Leaky Gaskets, Cracked or Warped Heads" from either Napa:

NAPA AUTO PARTS

-OR-

Block Tester Combustion Leak Test for Blown Head Gasket by Test Tools inc.

I read somewhere that it should be used on a closed cooling system, which the T does not have. Will this work on an open system?

Any experience or advice is appreciated!

 

[UrQ]

I have used the NAPA kit with very poor results given that I had a bad head and head gasket. The kit did not detect. I would not depend on the kit to point to a leak issue, if you think there is an issues, most likely there is.

 

[Gale K]

I like your reply Tony! Thanks for the perspective.

I am running straight distilled water right now, and taking the top off the radiator certainly smells like exhaust. So I'd expect you're right...

 

[UrQ]

I have a kit that you are welcome to have, still lots of fluid left to test with

 

[Gale K]

Tony, thanks! I may just take you up on the offer.

Pa has my water pump right now (replacing worn out shaft and bushings), but once I have it back, I plan on doing some more investigation work.

Gale

 

[Mike Forte]

Hi,
Let's see your model T. Remember no pictures....

 

[Gale K]

Yes sir, Mr. Forte sir, right away sir!

For your viewing pleasure:

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/28-northwest-region/297394-dougs-shop-iv.html

Number "322" in amongst all of them thar "new fangled" cars...