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Jul 28, 2007 | 10:10 PM

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Heads/Cam swap questions

Hopefully I will be getting some unmilled 241's with larger valves and dual springs. I'm looking for a deal on a cam that is around the specs a little lower than the vindicator so I do not have to flycut. I will be getting some compR lifters and some hardened pushrods. Also while I'm in there I'm replacing the oil pump and timing chain. I will also be installing a stall after the motor is going.

Right now I have the heads off and I have the crank bolt out. I havent got the balancer off yet because it started to rain. I'd rather not use a screwdriver due to Raise's most recent experience.

I'm having some trouble finding the answers to my questions.

Is there enough room to use studs for the heads while the motor is still in the car?

What is oem gasket thickness and what would be the best replacement for them with a cam with specs a tad lower than vindicator?

Does anyone know where I can get a flywheel locking tool and a pushrod length finder? I'm thinking that 7.4's will be what I need, but I'd rather be for certain.

Has anyone found a good gasket set for heads/cam swapping?

Thanks

Jul 29, 2007 | 12:22 AM

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I want to say the head gasket thickness is (And I could be wrong) .045 with a 3.905 bore.

Pushrods are 7.400" FOR SURE!

Jul 29, 2007 | 12:25 AM

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Gasket Package
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=3&pcid=157

Tools
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=17
(On the left of that page, it has different cat. I think your Flywheel took is in one of them!)

I believe its going to be VERY difficult for you to use head studs with the motor still in the car!

Jul 29, 2007 | 07:54 AM

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Thanks for the links, but I didn't see the flywheel locking tool on TR. The gasket set doesn't say which type of gaskets they are. I'd like to know what I would be getting for 290 bucks. Plus there are some unneeded gaskets for my application. I may be better off getting them from the dealership seperately on account. I see many people say MLS gaskets, not only do I not know what this means, but I can't find where to get them.