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Topic: Pulling the heads
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 05:11 PM
   
OK - dumb question here - I either have a cracked head or busted head gaskey - so once I narrow down the side it is on I will have to pull the head. How hard is it to do, and do I need to actually do anything with the lifters and springs? Or am I just basically unbolting the heads and replacing the gasket and boting it back up???Thanks in advance,
Brian
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 05:17 PM
Unbolting the intake and exhaust manifold and cylinder head is all you need to do. You will not have to touch the lifters or valve springs.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 05:20 PM
GREAT!!! I don't know why - but for some reason I was picturing having to mess with all the rocker arms and springs, etc... Well that won't be so bad then - I wonder why the shop I talked to wanted to charge about 1200 to replace the heads... : )Thanks for the words!! Brian
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 05:23 PM
What type of gaskets should I use for the intake and heads?? What is the best to keep this from happening again??Thanks,
Brian
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 09:47 PM
You will have to re-adjust the valve train once the heads are installed. Fel-Pro would be the brand I would recommend. Also, if it is the gasket, go ahead and replace both of them. It's that ounce of prevention thing...
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 09:49 PM
I like the Victor product personally on all SBF's, but the Fel-Pro's will do nicely also. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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ice'68
Gearhead Posts: 127
From: Fresno, CA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 10:28 PM
Hey Alex, dumb question here maybe...but does Summit or Jegs sell Victor products? I'd like to get some SS Head Gaskets for my 351W.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 10:43 PM
NAPA stores sell Victor gaskets exclusively guys. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 11:47 PM
OK - Alex (or anyone really) - new twist on my problem... I checked the compression on all cylinders and I get at least 180 on each and none of them leak back down. If you check out my previous thread that explains all the symptoms https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/007956.htmlI am at a loss now - I really thought it was a blown head gasket - But now I don't know... Any thoughts?? Thanks,
Brian
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 04:37 PM
That sounds like you did a cylinder compression test. Your not going to find the leak like that. You have to do a leak down test on each cylinder until you find the one that has the leak and you dont do a leak down test with a compression guage. I read where you said that you didn't "do" anything to the engine to cause a head gasket leak. Well, you dont have to do anything, it's just one of those things that sometimes happens. I'd recommend replacing the gaskets. Good luck.[This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 10-01-2002).]
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-01-2002 06:40 PM
OK - how do I do a leak down test?? I took the needle out of my compression tester to see if it would leak back down, but they all do.. As you are cranking the pressure goes up when that cylinder is heat and then goes right back down... So how do you do that kind of a test...Thanks,
Brian
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 10:02 PM
Any decent radiator shop can do one for you. They pressurize the cooling system to see if it will hold the pressure. If it doesn't hold the pressure then there is a leak somewhere in the system. When your thermostat opens do you see bubbles in the radiator? If so, you are getting combustion gasses in the coolant passages which indicates 1) Bad Head gasket or 2) Cracked block or head. If the radiator shop indicates a leak, replace both head gaskets.
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1853
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-01-2002 10:41 PM
Here is a Link to some folks that make and sell Victor-reinz gaskets.
www.victorreinz.com
www.engineparts.com/products/sealingsolutions/solutions24.html
also
www.internalengineparts.com/index1.html
Good luck!
Jerry
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