What to do? Coolant leak 69 318.

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

Since you have it buttoned up already this maybe moot, but for anyone doing this in the future on a small block you need to look at these areas for corrosion.

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[MoPar~Man]

Since you have it buttoned up already this maybe moot, but for anyone doing this in the future on a small block you need to look at these areas for corrosion.

I found that where your arrows are, but on the other side that's in contact with the block, had the worst corrosion. I cleaned up those surfaces on mine with various tools, brushes, solvents, and then applied JB weld to the craters and then sanded them down to restore the face surface.

Also - watch the bushings or spacers for the alternator bracket. If you don't get them right, tightening one of the bolts will tend to pull the timing cover away from the block.

 

[cbarge]

Since you have it buttoned up already this maybe moot, but for anyone doing this in the future on a small block you need to look at these areas for corrosion.

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Thanks for the heads up.
I cleaned the areas and looked good to the naked eye.
Did not see any pitting,just old gasket schtuff.lol

 

[cbarge]

Got the rest of it buttoned up tonight.
Was polishing trim for another car thats taking up my spare time
The saga of La Chrysler 1966 300 Canadian sedan continues.
So hoping to fire up the ' teen and check fer leaks.
I gotta get Frankie mobile for when my new 4 post hoist arrives.

 

[cbarge]

Tonite I filled Frankie up with 50/50 mixed coolant.
Fired right up with no issues.
I let the system burp,top off,then put on the rad cap.
Ran for 15 minutes checking the temp with a laser gun.
The guage in the car read halfway when the thermostat opened up at 195 degrees.
No leaks and after running him in the garage for over 30 minutes did not overheat.
Oil change is next!
ITs been 5 weeks since I ordered my hoist. I have been calling thrm regularly.
At least now all 3 C's are mobile whrn the hoist arrives..whrnever thats gonna be..

 

[3175375]

Tonite I filled Frankie up with 50/50 mixed coolant.
Fired right up with no issues.
I let the system burp,top off,then put on the rad cap.
Ran for 15 minutes checking the temp with a laser gun.
The guage in the car read halfway when the thermostat opened up at 195 degrees.
No leaks and after running him in the garage for over 30 minutes did not overheat.
Oil change is next!
ITs been 5 weeks since I ordered my hoist. I have been calling thrm regularly.
At least now all 3 C's are mobile whrn the hoist arrives..whrnever thats gonna be..

Good on getting the car back up & up. What lift did you order?

 

[cbarge]

Good on getting the car back up & up. What lift did you order?

9000lb 4 post parking hoist. Runs on 120 volt.
I Also added casters to roll it around the shop.