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    coolant in oil

    Great! The motor's probably not going to need to be pulled out of the car, which is good news because my garage isn't set up for that. Thanks again, looks like I have myself a good winter project now. Steven
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    coolant in oil

    It definitely pops through the carb. Sounds like I'm pulling the heads. Two more questions, if you'll indulge me: - if it's been driven 30 or so miles with coolant in the oil does that damage the motor? - is it possible to test the block and heads for warpage myself while the block is still...
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    coolant in oil

    Thanks, Harley and Redbird. Is it possible the headgaskets have degraded with time and lack of use, or is warpage more likely? Also, headgaskets wouldn't cause vacuum leaks, would they?
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    coolant in oil

    Bought a 66 390 from the original owner, and it ran well. It had only been driven 500 miles per year for the last 15 years and lived in a heated garage. Within a few days and about fifty miles of driving it began to run worse and worse, and the oil is a milky light brown. Car has had a tuneup...
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