May need to rebuild my 2F. Any recommendations?

[BBQ BOY]

Temp gauge on the dash has always been pegged to H. A lot of the fluid was either coming from a hose or the bottom of the pump.

 

[dbenke]

I wouldn't be running without a temp and oil pressure gauge. Aftermarkets are cheap, very reliable, and accurate

 

[BBQ BOY]

I was finally able to look under the hood last night and found the culprit. The hose that goes into the thermostat split on the bottom.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

If you suspect other leaks, the UV dye works really well! I had multiple leak locations and ended up just replacing all of the hoses, the radiator, and the water pump.

 

[dbenke]

i did the same on my 62.
I called Jamie at Sparks and ordered all new water hoses.
There are lots on the 62.

 

[ErikinSC]

curious about the rebuild decision. I'm running low 100 compression numbers and could be facing the same decision sooner rather than later. I'd love to have a diesel - but dont want to go thru that with this truck. Maybe my next -40...

 

[BBQ BOY]

I'm taking it to Marshall and going to have him work on that one cylinder. I don't think i need to re-build now after Davis checked the compression.