After reinstalling the head of my '73 Spit 1500 I found that it was leaking
water out the #4 cylinder sparkplug hole. I took the head off again and upon
closer examination discovered that there is a small ridge between the water
channel and the cylinder wall, or perhaps I should say there is suppose to be
one. The block does not appear to be cracked or anything just this small
ridge broken off. This allows water to enter the #4 cylinder. Is it possible
to have this welded? Or is there any kind of RTV that will withstand the
compression and heat? Or am I in for a new engine block? With this exception
the block appears to be in good shape. Help!
David Gates
'73 Spit 1500
Hawaii
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