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Re: Head gaskets

To: "land-speed" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Head gaskets
From: "Chris R Harris" <yesford@clear.net.nz>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:02:41 +1300
List,
Here is a reply regarding my gasket inquiry from a professional engine
builder not on our list.
Chris H..........NZed


> Hi Chris,
>
> You can run a Fel-Pro style gasket, but you don't have any room for
> mistakes.
>
> 1.) Torque Heads w/ correct thread lube
> 2.) Back off a quarter turn and re-torque
> 3.) Re-torque after dyno (engine cold)
> 4.) Run the best fuel you can buy
> 5.) Be careful with the timing.
>
> The last two are going to be very important. If you rattle the motor, the
> head gaskets are gone.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Good luck at the flats, Don

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