WATER IN THE OIL! 😱 289 Ford Engine Teardown (73 Comet Project)

New T-Shirt Designs go to https://www.dansmessygarage.com I found water in the oil! In this video, I'm diving back into the '73 Mercury Comet 289 engine swap (Day 6). During a successful first start and cam break-in, I noticed something concerning—water vapor from the breathers. A quick oil drain revealed the nightmare: water in the oil. Watch as I tear down the top end, pull the intake and heads, and inspect the gaskets and block for cracks looking for the source of the leak. Chapters. 0:00 Welcome Back to Dan's Messy Garage 0:10 Carburetor Float Issues & Adjustments 1:58 Distributor & Heater Hose Fitting Clearance 3:03 Inspecting the Carburetor Needle & Bowl 6:43 THE DISCOVERY: Water Vapor & Oil Inspection 7:33 Draining the Oil (Water Revealed!) 8:20 Intake Manifold Removal & Inspection 9:35 Pulling the Heads 11:55 Checking for Cracks & Warped Surfaces 13:40 Flat Tappet Cam Break-In Inspection (Lifters) 14:31 The Conclusion: Intake Gasket Failure? 15:15 Stopping Point & Next Steps If you're working on a Ford 289 build, Mercury Comet restoration, or a C4 transmission swap, this video covers essential troubleshooting and engine teardown tips. Learn how to identify water in your oil, inspect cylinder heads, and check cam break-in results. #Ford289 #MercuryComet #EngineTeardown #WaterInOil #ClassicCarRestoration #DansMessy Garage #DIYMechanic #FordEngineBuild #CamBreakIn #C4Transmission