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I was not the first to look at the
dipstick, the sellers mechanic first noticed it. The oil in the oil pan was very
viscous, a light grey brown. It was almost as thick as honey.
But it did not appear to be in two
parts, but by that time it had been shipped 400 miles. I do know that it is the
original engine and if the block has a hairline crack. I would like to know what
the Imperial forum thinks of attempted a weld on the block. Of course I would
pay a very good welder for that.
Thanks, David
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 1:01
PM
Subject: Re: IML: 413 engine rebuild 59
Imperial water in motor
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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