Re: Is my head screwed on wrong?

["Rob Robinson" <FastrTime@t-three.com>]

> How important are the two dowel pins that go between the block and the
> head (U20)??  Are they a must install item?

YES. Unless you just really, really enjoy replacing head gaskets.

> Also, which direction does the thermostat go in?  Spring side towards
> the head or towards the elbow?

Spring side towards the head. If installed backwards, the wax pellet may not
warm up enough to open the valve, resulting in overheating.

Rob Robinson
CSP 67 2000
Roanoke, Va