Wet Test

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

It should be set for 12 pole which should be 5 or 6 on your tach. Those valves always leak a little it seems like. If the diverter valve is in wrong it can cause overheating problems as it will work in reverse. the heads should be torqued to 18-20 foot pounds starting in the center and working outward in a circuliar pattern. They are known to leak compression into the cooling system but not water into the cylinders.

Thanks, Ferm...FINALLY I can set the freakin' tach!!...there IS joy in Mudville!!...and for the torque settings and pattern...I looked at them all around a couple of times and see no sign of leaking...should I torque anyway?...and I think I'll pull that diverter valve just to check it out...found sand in on t'stat housing today...that valve looks like it could hold some too...

She's pissin' better on the hose



But pisser STOPS and it runs hot at speed..don't know if you saw the other post about my local tech saying motor is mounted too hi and not getting enough water when on plane at speed...makes sense, although I REELY wanted it as high as I could get it, I think he's right...gonna try it tomorrow...