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Coolant leaking from Oil pan

G-Longo

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Good evening good people, just a quick question for possible confirmation of a certain leak. I found an active leak of what looks to be coolant after my deuce was sitting for a couple days. Seems to be coming from around the oil pan and around some seams on top of the engine. Would this be signs of a possible blown head gasket? And would it be treated like a normal automobile gasket replacement?

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m1010plowboy

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You have green stuff coming out! The green looks clean! After you tighten all the possible and probable anti-freeze hose clamps, give her another good bath and observe.

Does it run good? Any milk in the oil? Let's just hope the fan is blowing juice from a gently leaking clamp or wimpy hose.
 

G-Longo

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Weirdest thing yesterday, I climbed on top of the engine and started tightening the hose clamps that connect the intake side to the engine side and was surprised how many turns I was able to give them. Looked today and it seems to have done the trick as the ground doesn’t look wet anymore. With it getting dark earlier I will have to wait until the weekend before I really get to clean her up and run her to inspect more. Thank you for all the input gents!


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m1010plowboy

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Cleaned her all up, took her for a drive and so far no more leaks!
Was the hoses being loose!
Thank you guys for all the help!
That's the best outcome a fella could ask for. I have the 56' era so would spend hours just torquing before a highway run. It's just good news.

Having lots of eyes on a problem is only good if we all look for solutions.

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G-Longo

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Yes sir!!! And very true! Grateful for all the knowledge and outstanding group of people on here!


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