OK, guys here is the scoop. I took the head off on the even side that was
suspected of water leak. Head gasket in perfect condition, same with intake
manifold, both sides. Cylinders inside OK no issue, no rust, scuffs or
anything suspect. There are rust residues on the top of the cylinder (inside
the head) and valves are quite rusty. No. 4 has most rust although as I said
cylinder walls are OK, no rust.
Seemes like compression test did not lie and the undertaking so far has
rendered zero results. It was simply unnecessary. There has to be another
point of water entry. I'm not even thinking about takeing the other head off
as compression was perfect on all cylinders.
I've redone raisers last year (new gaskets, throughly cleaned, refinished
contact surfaces) but maybe I'd have to do it again. Still looking for
ideas.... Any input appreciated.



"Mikkilla" wrote in message
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1.) have you checked the oil. if you have a blown head gasket you will end
up
with water in the oil see if its milky in color on the dip stick.
2.) Your impeller might not be up to par to keep the engine cool. What was
the
engine temp?
3.) was the water coming out at a study flow from the exhaust or was it
all
steam and not water or very little?
4.) the water "spray" you got if a very good chance it came from the water
that
got in to a uncovered Carb. Careful there you might have something rusted
up in
the intake area.