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Hey Spare

I don't have a oil cooler, I have a temp gun so the only way I could tell the oil temp is run it and pull the dip stick and check it that way. If I don't see a leak (crack) in the area above the lifters could there be a leak inside? Should I pull the oil drain plug and see if I get water running out when I hydro it? I couldn't hear any water dripping inside, but I don't know that I would.

The spark plugs looked ok just a little dark like running rich (the front 2 cyl on each side were rich the back 2 looked good.
If no water is getting in thru the cyls then that would mean the exh manifold is ok Right? Also If the intake is ok where but thru condensation could I be getting water in the oil?

Is the small hole in the intake gasket for the last pocket (back of motor) normal? doesn't water run up to there also on the block?

Do you know of a replacement for the intake (brand) is that a car intake?

Also what would you use to clean the motor now to get the contaminated oil out?

Do you have any suggestions to raise the temp for the winter? I have 160 OR 165 thermostat in there now.

Thanks spare for your help.