CK30 head gasket replacement

[Powderhorn]

So after removing, fixing and reinstalling my broken rad I filled it up with coolant flush/ water and fired it up. No leaks from the repair, but there was lots if white smoke and the rad was bubbling like a boiling kettle! Shut the tractor down and called it a night. Went back the next day after work and found the coolant was low again and it was now hydrolocked. Checked engine oil, all good and no oil in coolant. Pulled glow plugs and spun motor which blew coolant out of cylinders. Took exhaust pipe off and coolant visible in manifold (see pic).

I have read it is possible to blow a gasket between cylinder and water jacket to cause the symptoms I have with no mixing of oil and coolant. I’m hoping that is all it is and not something more major (crack in head, etc).

I have a new gasket and bolts ordered. Is there anything else I might need or should think of replacing at this time? I’m planning to do it myself. Doesn’t appear to be too bad. Anything to be aware of besides bolt pattern for removal and torquing on reassembly? It’s a 2014 CK30HST.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Powderhorn]

So been a while and no replies, but figured I would update and maybe draw some interest.

I had to wait for parts and was unable to get back at it until this week. Got the head off today and unfortunately I found a crack in the head between the exhaust valve and the injection port.

I will call my local dealer (relative term - they are 5hrs away) in the morning to check on parts, but wondering if there is somewhere I could look for used or refurbished that ships to Eastern Canada?

 

[nyone]

I dont believe that crack would cause a blown head gasket or to get coolant in the combustion chamber.
Depending on the price of a head I would be real tempted to weld that crack and lap the those two valves. However if the machine is low hours, in good shape and you want to keep ot for many decades I would buy a head.
Parts for machines are getting more expensive the older they get. There are tractor bone yards all over the country so a used head might also be a possibility.