The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Good God Gertie, how we gonna get that crud out of there???

I can attest to this being a problem. The last 4 rebuilds I have done, the machine shop (two different shops) left so much crud in the water jacket that the rear drain was clogged either partially or completely. Even after I made special mention of this prior to the work being done. I am sure yours will come out fine since you are doing it yourself. Nothing like feeding thick safety wire into the drain hole after the freeze plugs are installed and working to a successful outcome!