Magnet18's 1983 310

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by bkahler

It's been my experience that if there is enough pressure inside the engine block it will find any avenue of escape. On my Triumph TR4, even with an fully functional crankcase breather system oil would find it's way out any place it could. I found lots of bolts on the engine block that had oil weeping by through the threads.

I think you're on the right track looking at different valve covers. Good cast aluminum valve covers that are machined properly should go along way towards stopping the leaks. Let me know when you find a good set

Cast aluminum makes a big difference on the ford 302 at least 👍

No shortage of aftermarket covers online, if I upgrade you'll see it

More than likely if I get fed up I'll try thicker cork gaskets...

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Magnet18

...More than likely if I get fed up I'll try thicker cork gaskets...

With sealant on both sides of the gasket

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by bkahler

With sealant on both sides of the gasket

Of course! Only thing that could get my wife's 78 mustang to stop leaking.

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Magnet18

Of course! Only thing that could get my wife's 78 mustang to stop leaking.

[ontheroadagn]

I used rubber gaskets stuck to clean valve covers with red high heat gasket maker and let set up for a day so they don't slip when installing. Then same gasket maker to bottom of gasket to clean head. Then used valve cover hold downs. No more leaks.

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by ontheroadagn

I used rubber gaskets stuck to clean valve covers with red high heat gasket maker and let set up for a day so they don't slip when installing. Then same gasket maker to bottom of gasket to clean head. Then used valve cover hold downs. No more leaks.

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Valve cover hold downs are probably a good idea too

[Magnet18]

Hanging out in new mexico.

[cmadmaxman]

Where is all the freezing rain and snow?
Though you were dragging that along with you![emoji39][emoji1787]

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by cmadmaxman

Where is all the freezing rain and snow?
Though you were dragging that along with you![emoji39][emoji1787]

I think I successfully left that behind with Peter

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Magnet18

I think I successfully left that behind with Peter

Last I remember, it started thawing as soon as you were packing up

[Magnet18]

First boondocking spot with the airstream

[shepherd57]

Hi Rob looks like a great spot. Where is it ,are you heading to Arizona.

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by shepherd57

Hi Rob looks like a great spot. Where is it ,are you heading to Arizona.

Still new Mexico, hanging out here for 2 more weeks then on to Sedona is the plan

[cole3444]

Beautiful locations keep sending pics and enjoy.

[Magnet18]

Finally got the stripe on!

Parked out in the desert with no rules, spent the day on it.

The Dog Canyon boondocking site was nice, and we thought about staying a couple more days. The neighbor that walked up in just a dirty thong & shaved legs ... simultaneously talkative and rude ... wanted to stand there and watch us work for 10 minutes.... racked up about one red flag per second of interaction... yea... he convinced us to go check into the state park early

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Magnet18

Finally got the stripe on!

Parked out in the desert with no rules, spent the day on it.

The Dog Canyon boondocking site was nice, and we thought about staying a couple more days. The neighbor that walked up in just a dirty thong & shaved legs ... simultaneously talkative and rude ... wanted to stand there and watch us work for 10 minutes.... racked up about one red flag per second of interaction... yea... he convinced us to go check into the state park early

Looks nice, Rob!
Man, first red Cardinals and now red flags , do I see a pattern developing ?
Good move to move...

[bobmiller1]

No picture of the dirty thong and shaved legs ???

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by bobmiller1

No picture of the dirty thong and shaved legs ???

Didn't want to break my camera... If you want to see in person, I can send you exact gps coordinates.... You don't have to find him... Just get close and he'll find you...


I felt better knowing we weren't the only ones, he walked up and tried talking to everybody. I think he is in a pattern of scaring off every single camper every single night.

[Magnet18]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

Looks nice, Rob!

Thanks Peter! My masking tape job left something to be desired, need to run around and do touchups... Unfortunately I was in a hurry...

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Magnet18

Thanks Peter! My masking tape job left something to be desired, need to run around and do touchups... Unfortunately I was in a hurry...

Don't forget to add that color to your tray. I left the silver leafing out on purpose.