I would not recommend that, as the uneven heating of the head and block could do a lot of damage before you could ascertain whether there was white smoke or steam coming out. Carefully watching the coolant level is the safest thing to do.
Gary S/V Kaylarah ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 10:13 AM, Brent Driedger via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > While not good for the raw water impeller, could a test be carried out > where a cold engine is started without a raw water feed for a couple of > minutes. If theres a coolant leak in the cylinder the smoke should > disappear. Just thinking outside the box. > > Brent > 27-5 > s/v Wild Rover > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2017, at 7:22 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > In the general sense, probably not. In this case, where the leak is > suspected to be between the cylinder and the coolant passages, it might > show the problem. But a leak between a coolant passage and and an oil > passage, (for example) would not show up on a compression test. > > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 11:14 PM, Mitchell's via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Just a question but couldn't a compression test be done to rule out a >> head gasket issue? >> Len >> >> Sent from my mobile device. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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