The Meteor Gets Steamy! Diagnosing an overheating issue in Shannon’s 49 Meteor.

In this video Shannon and I tear in to her Flathead V8 to determine why it’s overheating.
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[@stevestikihutable]

Shannon is my hero, a good Mom, she can wrench and work a 3 speed with ease!

[@kevinharms5558]

The wheel man and mom helping out. Awesome 👍👍👍

[@murdoc6501]

Everything about this was just feel good! Problem solved and miles ahead! Love that wifey gets the three on the tree! Go LGKustoms, keep moving forward!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Good. For. You. Back on the road. Love. That. Car. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertgrabow606]

Loved seeing Lux behind the wheel, cute little guy.

[@henrydevries1407]

How fun was that, the hole family working on the meteor. Great job Shannon, Lux is one to watch, Keep up the great content Lee. Thanks.

[@MyHairyChin]

Being a care giver to chopped shoebox, I really enjoyed this vid of Shannon and you wrenching together

[@LGKustoms]

Thanks

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Love that duelly still looking for crew cab or excab

[@keithshively843]

It's great being your own mechanic and having a good custom shop. Minus the frustration factor - you save a ton of money and we get another great video out of it! Wow Lux is wasting no time in getting into the business.

[@LGKustoms]

Very true!

[@AndyGeesGarage]

It runs so good it’s fortunate it was a head gasket. A simple fix on a flatty. Have to love a practical classic.

[@Zenny_6969]

...hi Lux, Shannon, and Lee....that episode was adorable.....glad it was a simple fix.....

[@LGKustoms]

Thanks. Me too

[@GMGarage2010]

Glad to see the flattie is fine! Keep it!!! No LS, for god sake!

[@LGKustoms]

Haha but it would have triple the horsepower for a fraction of the cost! I love flatheads. 3/4 of our fleet is flathead powered. But I can’t justify the cost of rebuilding one these days.

[@GMGarage2010]

@@LGKustoms I hear you and agree that would be the way to go if it hadn’t been just a blown head gasket. I rebuilt a ‘39 Merc flattie about 5 years ago and, you’re right, it cost me about $10k CDN. No regrets though. It’ll soon be going into my ‘39 Model A roadster ! Cheers!

[@toddbader6104]

Youve got a 39 model a ? Super rare.​@GMGarage2010

[@GMGarage2010]

@@toddbader6104 Meant to say ‘30! 😛

[@psnaith1]

Keeping it going and that’s what’s all about! Great job to you both!

[@user-Brad37Ford]

Let's check out some of the rides from your hot rod night at the shop , sounds like a cool time ! 👍 You 3 stay cool 😎

[@Ajen1959]

One big happy cool family! Luv-it! Cheers!

[@larryanderson8049]

Glad the flattie survived...Do agree with the LS temptation tho..

[@LGKustoms]

It would be a rocket with the LS

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome job well done guys 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@RogerHuron-y7j]

Hey, just started looking at this video of head removal. Overheating problems also can be caused by points closing down from wear. Try checking that. Your's Roger

[@LGKustoms]

Pretty sure the over heating was caused by the faulty head gasket

[@Mrelectric423]

Nice work!

[@LGKustoms]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrLangleylad]

As much as I love LS’s flatheads are way cooler , nice job you two. Hard to believe that the parts store has head gaskets . Lux cracks me up 😂 👍🏻

[@LGKustoms]

I agree they are way cooler. But I can’t justify spending $8000-$10000 to rebuild one and still only have 100hp.

[@MrLangleylad]

@@LGKustoms totally understand that. I’ve put an LS in a 68 Cougar and got plenty of flack for that, I can just imagine the negative comments that you would get. I’m glad it worked out for you and Shannon.

[@Skillingskustoms]

Best channel on youtube 👍

[@LGKustoms]

Appreciate that!

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Great video!!! Especially when you're better half is turning wrenches!!! ✌️

[@LGKustoms]

That’s why she’s my better half!

[@qwiked]

I’m a Ford guy too but the LS would make a great car out of that heap.

[@geoffrycolyer13]

You guys are the best team.

[@GreggGonzalez-ei1gu]

Awesome ride 👍

[@timferriss905]

Excellent 👌 👍👍

[@floridian7143]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Mopar46]

Shannon; it's always good to see a woman who knows how to swing a spanner. Respect.

[@kazzxtrismus]

the old school machines that put abrasive through and then filter it out are hard to find... old engines that sat sometimes build rust blockages (im sure you know all about it)

[@novaholicgassers6119]

You should have a little purple lee!!!

[@rickeagle]

Lee- What are your thoughts on studs vs. bolts for an 8BA? I have some seeping on a couple head bolts in my ‘40 Tudor. I like the idea of not turning threads inside the block more than necessary. Also thread sealant and head gasket sealant…..

[@LGKustoms]

I’ve never had issues with head bolts. I do use thread sealant on them when assembling. I’m definitely not an engine builder though, so take what I do with a grain of salt.

[@martinsteele3259]

Awesome little family! I do have a question about the oil mixed with coolant. Obviously, you changed the oil and oil filter. Is there anything else that might be affected from a head gasket leaking coolant into the cylinder? Thank you for great content!

[@LGKustoms]

That’s a good question. I don’t think so, obviously we changed oil and coolant, I can’t think of anything else that could get contaminated. That being said, I’m not a mechanic, fabrication is my main specialty.

[@terrykeithley6183]

Lee I have 3 302 engines I'll give you any choice just don't put a X in. Terry P. S. does Lux have his driver's license lol.😊

[@LGKustoms]

After doing the 302 swap in Shannon’s comet, I have no interest in small block fords haha. Too many variations from year to year and model to model. I think the only way I’d ever do one again is if I bought a complete running car and pulled the engine/trans combo out.

[@marknelson1712]

Do you use spray on copper coat on your gaskets?

[@LGKustoms]

No I don’t

[@rickeagle]

How long before you retorque the heads?

[@LGKustoms]

I retorqued them just after I filmed the end of the video.

[@DwightTravis]

Will you need to change the oil ? There maybe coolant in the oil too.

[@LGKustoms]

We changed the oil and filter

[@darrenbrisson4336]

The kids raring to go lol!

[@pamdunn8454]

questions ? . . . . . there was no water in the oil ? , and was there water dripping out of the exhaust ? - you might want to drill a hole in the muffler to drain any water and weld it back up or a super long road trip - take care

[@LGKustoms]

There was evidence of water in the oil. Nothing noticeable in the exhaust though.

[@pamdunn8454]

@@LGKustoms dodged the bullet good for you , if you two want to try something cool track down used B&M or Wieand i believe it's 162 cfm supercharger "there cheep" they look killer on a flat head

[@cliffroberts181]

Ls and chop the roof 👍

[@LGKustoms]

Haha yes!!

[@TheSlamnslash]

Be sure not to overfill your radiator. Keep it at least two inches from the top

[@LGKustoms]

If you over fill it it’ll figure itself out once you start driving it

[@TheSlamnslash]

@@LGKustoms Your head gasket is a result of figuring it out lol. These were low pressure systems. Keep the level about a 1/4 above the grid. 4 psi cap, 160* thermostats with 3-4 1/8" holes like SBC describes in their vid, maintain the crossover on the intake for colder months and if heat riser valve is still present, delete it. If you LS or SBC swap it I will hate you and never watch your videos again LOL J/K I understands what momma needs and support you 100% 🥰