Cylinder Head Crack Detection Methods - DIY

[dom14]

This is the old school backyard method of pressurizing the water jacket while the head is dippped in water.

CHECK CYLINDER HEADS FOR CRACKS AT HOME W/ A HOME MADE PRESSURE TESTER

These are the chemical spray tests.

Finding Cracks in Engine Parts

Chemtools CT-WCFF Metal Crack Detection Kit


http://www.chemtools.com.au/product/...lt-finder-kit/

http://wbtools.com.au/products/chemi...detection-kit/

https://www.blackwoods.com.au/part/0...w-rocol-3-part

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dye-Penet...-/111104885140

https://www.bobthewelder.com.au/Crac...Part-Kit..html

[mudnut]

We used to check locomotive turbine blades for cracks, using the spray dye and powder method. As for the bubble test, you are gunna need a huge fish tank to to hold a straight six, Dom.

[dom14]

We used to check locomotive turbine blades for cracks, using the spray dye and powder method. As for the bubble test, you are gunna need a huge fish tank to to hold a straight six, Dom.

I picked up a plastic bucket from the side of the road. That should do it.

[dom14]

We used to check locomotive turbine blades for cracks, using the spray dye and powder method. As for the bubble test, you are gunna need a huge fish tank to to hold a straight six, Dom.

I've got no idea what you meant above, so I googled.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_turbine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_turbine_locomotive

Is that what it is?

[mudnut]

Nah. Locomotives here are 2 stroke diesels that use turbos or are roots blown to push air into the cylinders.

[dom14]

Nah. Locomotives here are 2 stroke diesels that use turbos or are rootes blown to push air into the cylinders.

Damn! I'm gonna have to pass that. No way I have enough patience to understand what a two stroke diesel is, let alone turbo.