Scott Gardner wrote:
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> Took off the cylinder head today. A little bit of carbon buildup on
> the valves and pistons, but came off easily. Will hopefully install
> th head tomorrow, once I find a head gasket. Turns out the car is a
> '72, but the head is dated 2-65. I will chase the threads and clean
> the studs before re-installation, and will oil the studs, but what is
> the correct final torque on the head bolts?
> Scott
Scott. Be extremely careful when you oil the cylinder head studs and
screw them into the block that you do not over oil and create a
hydrostatic (or should I say oleostatic ) lock. It has been known for
people to crack the block with the enormous pressures the simple action
of screwing a stud into cast iron can create.
Incidently, for those who may be contemplating the replacement of the
the spigot bushing in the ends of the crankshafts of T-Series cars,
hydrostatic pressures does a wonderful job. Fashion a wooden dowel rod
so that it is a tight press fit inside the bush, fill the cavity with
grease, insert the rod into the orifice and whale it with a bloody big
hammer. The bush usually blows straight out with a most satisfying
noise.
Geoff Love.
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