Thread: 427 s/o engine melt down??????
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Old 05-31-2006, 11:48 PM
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I had the opportunity to look closely at one very well known 427 race car CSX3035 that has a pressure gauge integrated into the cooling system. The idea being that if the indicated pressure pressure begins to dip or varies from the norm (for that application) there is some sort of leak or gasket issue. Makes sense...........something to think about.

I just reread your initial post of this problem. I hate to say it but if you lost the bulk of your water (taking 3 gallons to refill) and the heads being the first to go dry since they are the highest point, there is a real good chance they could be damaged since the bulk of the heat is created in their local. Sorry to see this happen to anyone. If you have the heads off you might have some one look at them.
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