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Some newer head gaskets recommend NOT using any sealant. Thay come
prepared to use as is.
Paul
Ohio
On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Joe Russo via Datsun-roadsters <
datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net> wrote:
> Its a SRL right? Its relatively straight forward. You have to set engine
> to TDC. You have to pull timing cover as the front part of the gasket sea=
ls
> the front edge of the timing cover. You might consider changing chains a=
nd
> sprockets. JT 68 on 311s has a nice aftermarket set of sprockets that I
> have used. Includes adjustable cam gear.
>
> Check your timing marks on chains and gears...compare to the shop manual.
>
> Pull intake, drop cam gearand chain. Pull head. May need a valve job? If
> so, leave it to a proPeople say replace head bolts with new ones - or use
> aftermarket studs.
>
> Some people use spray copper sealant on gaskets. Some, like me, dont use
> sealant.
>
> Joe
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Tab=C2=AE 3 Lite
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: John Stromgren via Datsun-roadsters
> Date:11/12/2016 4:46 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: Roadster List
> Subject: [Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement
>
> Hello, All.
>
> It has become apparent that I can't keep putting off replacing the head
> gasket - I can see the leaking around it, and we're heading into a nice
> long maintenance season up here in New England, so I might as well get to
> it.
>
> How much trouble could I get into if I've never done this before?
>
> I will say that I have pulled the engine myself, taken apart the
> transmission to get the 5th-gear "neutral" fixed, replaced the clutch, an=
d
> got it all back together in good working order. I have also shimmed the
> timing chain to reduce slack. But I have never had the head off.
>
> Not that hard, or better left to the professionals?
>
> I have always appreciated this list, and the generosity of the members in
> sharing what they know. Thanks.
>
> John
> --
> John E. Stromgren
> SRL311-14061
> Portsmouth, NH
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div><div>=C2=A0 Some newer head gaskets recommend NOT usi=
ng any sealant.=C2=A0 Thay come prepared to use as is.<br><br></div>Paul<br=
></div>Ohio<br></div><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><div class=3D"gmail_quo=
te">On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 7:38 AM, Joe Russo via Datsun-roadsters <span d=
ir=3D"ltr"><<a href=3D"mailto:datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net"; target=3D=
"_blank">datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquo=
te class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc so=
lid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div>Its a SRL right? Its relatively straight fo=
rward.=C2=A0 You have to set engine to TDC. You have to pull timing cover a=
s the front part of the gasket seals the front edge of the timing cover.=C2=
=A0 You might consider changing chains and sprockets. =C2=A0 JT 68 on 311s =
has a nice aftermarket set of sprockets that I have used. Includes adjustab=
le cam gear.</div><div><br></div><div>Check your timing marks on chains and=
gears...compare to the shop manual. =C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div>Pull i=
ntake, drop cam gearand chain. Pull head.=C2=A0 May need a valve job? If so=
, leave it to a proPeople say replace head bolts with new ones - or use aft=
ermarket studs.</div><div><br></div><div>Some people use spray copper seala=
nt on gaskets. Some, like me, dont use sealant.</div><div><br></div><div>Jo=
e</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div style=3D"font-size:90%">Sent=
via the Samsung Galaxy Tab=C2=AE 3 Lite</div></div><br><br>-------- Origin=
al message --------<br>From: John Stromgren via Datsun-roadsters <u></u> <b=
r>Date:11/12/2016 4:46 PM (GMT-05:00) <br>To: Roadster List <u></u> <br>S=
ubject: [Roadsters] Head Gasket Replacement <br><br><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><=
div><div><div>Hello, All.<br><br></div>It has become apparent that I can=
9;t keep putting off replacing the head gasket - I can see the leaking arou=
nd it, and we're heading into a nice long maintenance season up here in=
New England, so I might as well get to it.<br><br></div>How much trouble c=
ould I get into if I've never done this before?<br><br></div>I will say=
that I have pulled the engine myself, taken apart the transmission to get =
the 5th-gear "neutral" fixed, replaced the clutch, and got it all=
back together in good working order.=C2=A0 I have also shimmed the timing =
chain to reduce slack.=C2=A0 But I have never had the head off.<br><br></di=
v>Not that hard, or better left to the professionals?<br clear=3D"all"><div=
><div><div><div><div><br></div><div>I have always appreciated this list, an=
d the generosity of the members in sharing what they know.=C2=A0 Thanks.<br=
><br></div><div>John<span class=3D"HOEnZb"><font color=3D"#888888"><br></fo=
nt></span></div><span class=3D"HOEnZb"><font color=3D"#888888"><div>-- <br>=
<div class=3D"m_8551226985006830415gmail_signature" data-smartmail=3D"gmail=
_signature">John E. Stromgren<br>SRL311-14061<br>Portsmouth, NH<br></div>
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