antifreeze in oil

[derby]

Ok here is what i got, new to me deuce ,engine looks to have ben rebult. had alot of items disconnected,injector lines ,flame heater,wire harness,compressor lines and fuel lines.I put it all toghether fired it up.only ran it for a few seconds because I had not added any coolant.there was a little oil leaking from the filter cans.I wanted to make shure it was worth putting anything into before I added any coolant or other dough.so I add coolant start it up and I notice coolant leaking from where the oil was previously leaking.I shut it down immediatly.removed the cans and there was shure enough coolant in there.funny thing no coolant in the crank case.anybody got any idea what is going on.

 

[clinto]

Bad head gasket, cracked head or cracked block.

Do a leakdown on the coolant system and see where the pressure is going. Or do a leakdown test on the cylinders.

 

[jasonjc]

the oil cooler maybe leaking

 

[cranetruck]

Check the fat coolant hose behind the oil canisters, maybe it's leaking into the groove at the base of the filters on the outside only.

 

[acetomatoco]

Its ok to test it with plain water at minimal cost...for sure... ACE

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

I agree with Cranetruck. Mine did that once before also.

 

[derby]

Thanks guys ,I will check the hose and the cooler first. With any luck that will be it.I will let you know what I find.

 

[derby]

Well it is not the oil cooler or a loose hose. I will have to look further into the engine.anybody have a coolant path chart for the multi? can I use any ldt or ld block and heads?

 

[cranetruck]

Here you go.

 

[m35a2cowner]

Coolant Leak

You might try getting a cooling system tester (small pump that pressurizes cooling system) remove the oil pan and pressurize the cooling system. Look for leak running down inside of block. If its from a cylinder it might be a head gasket (best case) If it appears to be from a area where oil drains back into the engine it might be the cooler. One word of caution, be mindful of causing a hydraulic lock. If its a head gasket leaking it might fill up a cylinder and cause damage when you roll the motor over with the starter. I would pull the injectors to be safe. I believe they make a dye (use with black light)that aids in the finding cooling system leaks

 

[WillWagner]

RE: Coolant Leak

Take the valve covers off and look at where the valve springs seat, the freeze plugs in the top of the heads and down the cavaties where the push tubes are. Those are easy to spot.

 

[derby]

RE: Coolant Leak

Ok new development. I drained the oil and what was left of the water. left out the oil drain plugs ,added water when I got to about 6 gal I heard water running,sounded like pouring water in a big tin pan.I continued pouring in water intil I got about 8 gal and stoped.water was pouring out of the two oil drains,almost as fast as I poured it in.I have a feeling it is more than a head or gasket.there must be a huge void in there somewhere.any ideas? I might pull the pan but at this point I think that would be a waste of time.

 

[bottleworks]

RE: Coolant Leak

If it's pouring out with no pressure in the cooling system, sounds like a big hole in the block...Thats too bad. Still a good parts engine. Injection pump, oil pan, oil pump, heads, injectors, oil cooler, etc.

 

[derby]

RE: Coolant Leak

I am wondering if it froze?

 

[WillWagner]

RE: Coolant Leak

Take the lids off. Check the freeze plugs in the heads, after 6 gals, whatever it is, it's up high.

 

[devilman96]

RE: Coolant Leak

Ditto, heads or heat exchanger. Pull and inspect the exchanger first as it makes the heads easier to do with it out of the way...

 

[WillWagner]

RE: Coolant Leak

derby
Did you find the source of your problem?

 

[McVeyMac]

RE: Coolant Leak

Derby,

I have a 0 hour rebuilt engine I could sell you. I got it because I thought I had a cracked block. It turns out that I had a cracked head which was much easier to remedy. Let me know if you would want to consider this. A pickup truck would get home for you.

Walt

 

[derby]

RE: Coolant Leak

Sorry Guy's I have not gone any further.I am shooting for this weekend.I will report back.Walt I will keep you in mind,thanks.

 

[derby]

RE: Coolant Leak

Here it is.I could not wait.