Desert Rancher
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So, I was given this 202 with a z134 gas engine. It had not been ran for several years and the owner said it wasn't running right when he parked it. The engine oil, was not overfull and had no water in it when I drained it out. Didn't look like it had ever been changed, but I was watchful for water coming out. Nothing clear, no milk, nothing. Just thick black oil. I was hopeful about that. The radiator was another thing. It did have antifreeze in it, but the bottom of the radiator had ALOT of coffee colored oil in it when I drained it. Crossed my fingers for a blown head gasket, but in removing the head, I didn't find an obvious break in the metal gasket. It is a mess in there. Black sludge/carbon everywhere. Plugs looked so fouled, I'm surprised it ran at all. Water jackets are full of sludge. Gasket still could have failed, I guess, but I'm still not sure if that could have caused oil in the radiator and no water in the oil pan. Could I have a cracked block or head? If so, are they available? Not sure how to proceed. My thought is to go ahead and have the block and head checked for cracks/tolerances before going headfirst into putting any more $ into the thing. You guys always steer me straight so any advice would be great.
Thanks,
Desert Rancher
Thanks,
Desert Rancher