The cracked gasket is a bad idea... Even a short run may lead to warping the head if all the coolant lines aren't sealed.

Remember to pull the distributer and spin the oil pump (old screwdriver blade in a drill) before starting it up. Get some oil back in the galleries first.


Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice)
\'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run.
My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787.

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