I think this may have been the cause as I know my father was pretty careful to drain it off before the winter but could easily have missed the drain tap. Is there any reason not to use anti freeze in these engines? This one was always filled with water which seems odd really.Humphrey47 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:57 am I hope that the only cracking is in the head and not the block. The block usually cracks the side on the 16/6 just above the core plugs. The drain tap often gets blocked and gives the impression that the draining is complete, when it is not the case. I unscrew the tap and poke the hole. I think it is better to use anti freeze as the aluminium pump and manifold are then protected from corrosion.
Thanks for the tip
Mark