Hello. I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino 351c. The guy I bought the car from had blown a freeze plug and the engine overheated. They replaced the plugs but the car ran rough and they were told a head gasket had blown out due to it overheating. Thats where I got the car. There seems to be no water in the oil, it does not blow white smoke but does loose water. There is a small hole in the radiator where it looses some water. The car will start and idle but its very rough and has no power. It will move on its own but just way under powered. Is the lack of power and rough running a sign of a blown head gasket? I am going to take off the heads and replace both gaskets but what else should I look for while inside for clues to other problems? Greg
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20 years ago