Re: IML: 413 engine rebuild 59 Imperial water in motor

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Fellow Imperialist David:

 

    Perhaps after eight years in the heat the oil 'separated'.  What did the dipstick look like upon first inspection, and what was the 'condition' of the contents of the oil pan once pulled?

 

Jack 

 

 

I purchased a 59 Imperial Crown recently that was in great shape except
for the fact that the engine had water in the oil. We have taken the
engine apart and the block and heads are at the machine shop being
cleaned and magna fluxed. So far the gaskets were in good shape and
there are no apparent cracks. Any ideas on where the water came from?
Some have said that water could have condensed in the engine. The car
sat for 8 years without being used in Florida. The engine turned well,
but the oil was a light grey brown color. There was very little rust
inside the engine. Did the 413 engine block have any weak spots. I know
this was the first year for this engine and they were going for a light
weight large block engine. Are there any design flaws with this engine?
Thanks, David Carpenter

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