[AT] stop-leak and antifreeze

[Doug Tallman]

Lou, the JB product will work when dumped straight into antifreeze. The 
KW block sealer states it has to be used in water. Doug T


Louis wrote:
> I have an engine driven air compressor that I bought from George Willer.  It
> is a Jaeger with a Continental F124 engine.  The radiator had a leak that I
> couldn't get sealed with anything.  The guy who repairs my magnetos, sell JB
> products. He gave me a can to try.  I put it in straight water.  It plugged
> the leak.  I left it in all this past spring and summer.  A month ago, I put
> antifreeze in.  I have used the compressor several times since then.  The
> sealer is still holding.  I didn't add any more stop leak when I put the
> antifreeze in.
>
> Lou
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> About a month back I posted about a water leak on my combine. Not having
> time to pull the engine I "fixed" the leak with K&W block seal. As of now it
> is holding. My question is whether or not to put anti-freeze back in it or
> only to run water and leave it dry during the winter. The reason I ask is
> that I have heard folks say that sealers don't hold up well with
> anti-freeze. Anyone here got any experience with this situation?
>
> John Hall
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