Bought an Offenhauser head stud and found the following instructions included. The installation instructions say to start from one side and work to the other side of the head, rather than the conventional sequence from the usual manuals. Does anybody use this method with good success? Pros -Cons? I was told to install the Graphtec (black) head gaskets dry. I would like to know what the concensus is? Finally, do you all run the engine DRY initially. What is the advantage of this - better initial sealing of head gaskets? Thanks a bunch for everybodys input!
Very different from what I have done in the past and now with the flathead.I have always used a sealer but my choice is the Copper coat spray. Many years ago I used aluminum spray paint on the gaskets and permatex on the bolt threads. Today I use teflon liquid on the head studs and copper cote on the gaskets. I still use the old torque sequence and dont have any head gasket problems.I guess it's your choice as to what works for you .
Seems to me the accepted practice is to not use a tap in the deck holes but rather use a thread chaser. I don't think I'll throw away my head bolts either. I usually re-check the torque after a minimum of 3-4 heat/cool cycles. Haven't had any problems with this method since installing the blower on my flattie since 2003. I also use the copper coat spray on the gaskets and Permatex #2 on the bolt threads. I also use the recommended Ford recommended torque method. Jim
I use copper head gaskets and copper coat spray.I torque the heads and manifold according to the ford torque sequence,thats what i have always read that you dne site that is a wealth of info on this is www.vanpeltsales.com Check it out it is very helpful
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