Did you have the head milled? [recommended]. I like to do the block with a
wire brush on a 4" grinder, but can get a good surface using 220 wet
sandpaper & WD/40 or equiv. If you milled the head be sure and break all
sharp edges in the combustion area.
Lee
Prosser WA
Another '54
----- Original Message -----
From: "tim" <omahamail@fastmail.fm>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 11:16 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Head install tips
> I'm going to try to take advantage of some nice weather here in Seattle
and
> install the head back in my 235 on Friday at lunchtime. I have one of the
> non-copper head gaskets, and I'll be picking up some K&W copper coat as
> someone on the list mentioned in a previous thread.
>
> What do I need to do to the block & head surfaces to prep them properly?
> Any particular solvent, or technique, that folks would recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -tim
> 1954 Chevy 3100 "Peanut"
> 1954 Chevy Panel "Waiting in California"
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