I'm not rejecting anyone's advice. But do you really believe I caused a massive crack by running a 'dry' engine for no more than a minute or two over a 16 hr work period for no more than a minute each time? It never even got warm to the touch. And was allowed to completely cool between each of 3 to 5 tries to get the best rough dist. timing.

I agree with brokenhead. something major is wrong. A crack? I don't believe it, but it isn't impossible, but it would have to massive to allow the water to drop to the pan as fast as I filled the radiator. The only thing I have ever seen like that was an engine that completely threw a rod.

For Hotrod Lincoln - I agree, to drop that much water that quickly. It has to be massive and probably visable from across the garage (after teardown). That will be the prime area that I will explore. First is to positively ID the block, head, and gasket kit.

I also wantd to clearup any misconceptions about what happened before adding water until now. The engine was stone cold (not touched for 14 hrs). Was pushed out of garage and blocked. water was added, pushed back into the garage, drained oil & water. Inspected, pulled valve cover and side cover - no water. Still sitting there - not touched. Doing research.

For all - I'm not disregarding anyone's help. I have too much respect for the members on this forum. Even though I'm the fresh kid here as far as membership, I have been a 'lurker' for decades.

I will admit this isn't my highest priority right now. Everyone has given me ideas about possible areas to explore. And I might be wrong about a crack, but does anyone who has offered advice truly think I managed to cause a massive crack? It will be explored, but I maintain it would have to fist-sized. The water dropped as fast as just pouring out of the bucket on the ground.

I promise to ID the suspect parts within the next 2 days and start the teardown next week.

Please have a little patience with me. Thanks for the consideration and for the assistance you have freely offered.

Last edited by r45marsh; 12/12/2013 8:02 AM.