Hercules vs. Continental engine

[Westex]

Is either engine better than the other? New to the forum but If I end up with a truck soon..............

 

[frodobaggins]

Same specs, same engine.

 

[Sephirothq]

unless you are talking about the differences between LDS and LDT

 

[gimpyrobb]

The White is the third manufacturer of these motors. It is better by a long shot.

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Hey gimp, curious why you say that. Seems that most people say they have seen more Whites than the others with ventilated blocks.
BC

 

[gimpyrobb]

Hehe, thats why. opcorn:

 

[gimpyrobb]

This thread at the bottom of this page is more informative. I have also seen other members state that if a motor DOESN'T have "TD" on it, don't bother doing anything to fix it.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/5606-td-engine-block-response-hercules.html

 

[fulleraviation]

Possible Hi-Jack! Sorry! Went to check if I had the TD block and I do. Just had my truck 2 weeks now and notice what looks like coolant streaks comming from the head gasket. By streaks I mean rusty looking residue, obviously the coolant has evaporated with engine heat. Also have minor oil seepage with no drips coming from the head area.

Question.. Should I run it and watch it or pull the head and replace gasket? Coolant level stays steady and she runs under 190 degrees and oil not contaminated with coolant.


Thanks,
Rutledge

 

[gimpyrobb]

Run it, that is nothing compared to the multi in my m62. It leaks like a sieve.

 

[fulleraviation]

Going to start new thread about my headgaket with pictures.

Rut