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Member ID: paul78zephyr

Location: Hudson, Massachusetts

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1978 Mercury Zephyr

Major Upgrades

  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

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Last updated: Apr 22, 2008

Paul’s Mercury Zephyr

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Hi all and welcome to the B&S 15.5HP Model 28N707 head gasket page.

Here are the pics of the job:

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 20paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 19
Two views of the head showing sooted/carboned combustion chamber and head gasket breach in the thin area near the pushrod chamber

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 18
Overall view with head off

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 16paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 17
Two views of block with head gasket (with breach area), cylinder wall, and piston top

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 15
Block surface after head gasket removal. Breach area visible

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 14
Cleaned combustion chamber

paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 12paul78zephyr's 1978 Mercury Zephyr Hudson, MA Customized with Edelbrock Intake, MSD Ignition, Holley Engine Comps. - 13
Block surface and piston top after cleaning

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: paul78zephyr

Location: Hudson, Massachusetts