Grease in water passages, how to remove?

Posted by big fred on August 05, 2001 at 16:10:43 from (208.51.245.140):

I just pulled the head on that A I bought last weekend, someone had apparently started an overhaul, got the head done and then decided to prep the engine for storage. The good news is that it is in excellent shape. They had smeared a LOT of grease on the top of the block and in the cylinders, then set the head back on, and filled the spark plug holes and intake and exhause ports with grease to keep water out, smeared grease around the head bolts, then smeared grease on the valve cover gasket surface, set the valve cover on, smeared grease around the valve cover bolts, also filled the space the mag mounts with grease. In other words, I got enough grease. Problem is, they ended up getting grease in the water passages and oil passages. Oil passages don't worry me too much, but I really don't want great gobs of grease floating around in this engine since it doesn't have a water pump to disperse them. Am I going to have to take it all apart and have it hot tanked? Sleeves (wet sleeves) are in decent shape, and I imagine I would end up having to replace the O-rings if I had the block tanked. Any other suggestions?

Follow Ups:

• Re: Grease in water passages, how to remove? Michael Soldan 18:43:15 08/05/01 (1)
  • Re: Re: Grease in water passages, how to remove? big fred 10:50:38 08/06/01 (0)

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Grease in water passages, how to remove? Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]