Prep block after head gasket failure

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05-01-2010 | 12:59 AM

RyanSws6

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Prep block after head gasket failure

I'll be getting my heads back next week after a small mill job. I've never had a head gasket blow out. So other than a clean is that all?

I'm installing head studs with the heads and wow I had no idea studs were that much!

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05-01-2010 | 02:58 AM

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clean bolt holes, maybe even thread-chase them. . . clean surfaces... (brake cleaner does well)

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05-01-2010 | 08:16 AM

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Ask the machine shop to provide you with flatness and Ra values once the heads are milled.

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05-01-2010 | 08:21 AM

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Hopefully your block is flat. Makes sure you thoroughly blow out your head bolt holes and clean the deck of your block.

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