[Healeys] Head gasket

[Fred Wescoe]

Listers,

I am thoroughly confused and baffled and I need help.

I need to replace the head gasket on my 66 BJ8.  Moss shows three different
gaskets ranging from $49 to $229.  Moss shows a $64 complete kit for all
gaskets including the head gasket.  Moss shows short head studs vs long
head studs and they show a "High Strength Head Stud Set" ranging in price
from $8.99 each to $229.99 for the "Set".

I have read (on the Moss site) that ARP makes the high strength stud.  ARP
has asked me for the length of the stud, the diameter of the stud and the
thread size.  I have also read that Summit sells the studs and they are
asking me the same questions as ARP.

So, the questions are what is the info on the stud sizes, high strength vs
regular strength (same for the nuts and washers), long or short studs, who
to buy from, who is the source for the best head gasket (what thickness)
and what else do I need to know.  The manual says 75 ft lbs of final torque
in three stages.  Should I be a bit more than that or stick with the book?

As you can see, I really need expert advice before I screw things up.  I do
not race the car so it is stock.

Thanks for the help,

Fred

66 BJ8
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