oldboat1
Fleet Admiral
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Head gaskets are pretty hardy, and should survive installation and test running without much risk. If mine, I would consider using some lapping compound to clean up the discolored areas in the bores, then resurface the heads and install the new gaskets. I would use the existing bolts in that fresh water motor. Torque to specs, and test run in a tank deep enough to cover the pump by six inches or so. After idling a bit, check temps -- if in the 140-150F range or below, I would conclude the t.stats were doing their job. Retorque after a couple of heating and cooling cycles.
Measure the bores, as mentioned, and post the findings. Beyond possibly replacing t.stats, though, and correcting that small leak at the exhaust cover, I think at this point you might have a good runner.
All IMO, of course.
Measure the bores, as mentioned, and post the findings. Beyond possibly replacing t.stats, though, and correcting that small leak at the exhaust cover, I think at this point you might have a good runner.
All IMO, of course.