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over heatingn over heating problem. #368399 05/13/16 12:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 59 MN Bobsmanstuff OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Bobsmanstuff Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 59 MN	On my 46 Fleetmaster with a 216 motor, I had a problem over heating. Had the head shaved and new gasket but same problem. Tore it down again and with the pistons in different position found a crack in one of the cylinder walls. Can it be re-sleeved without tearing the whole motor apart?

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Re: over heatingn over heating problem. Bobsmanstuff #368400 05/13/16 01:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	I would suspect the crankshaft would need to be removed. Probably best to check with an engine rebuilder. Gene Schneider

Re: over heatingn over heating problem. Chev Nut #368403 05/13/16 01:25 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 59 MN Bobsmanstuff OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Bobsmanstuff Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 59 MN	Thanks, was afraid of that.

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