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philm

09-22-2004 16:32:32




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i am in the process of replacing a blown head gasket on my 8n. does the gasket go on dry or does it require some type of sealant? also, do the head bolts go in dry or do the threads need to be sealed?
i can find no info in the shop manual.
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souNdguy

09-22-2004 16:57:52




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 Re: head gasket in reply to philm, 09-22-2004 16:32:32  
It's kind of a preference thing. Some people have talked about the aluminum or copper spray on coatings.. some have even mentioned chassie grease.. still others prefer dry.

The head bolts that you would have to worry about are wet ones. If they leak.. pucky them.

Watch about about the blind holes. if you have any water setting in them and torque the bolt down, you can crack the block.. use something like a qtip to clear the water from the blind holes.. ( credit listmember Dell for that advice. )

Soundguy

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gahorn

09-22-2004 18:12:12




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 Re: head gasket in reply to souNdguy, 09-22-2004 16:57:52  
Most gaskets should go on dry. The variation to this rule is gaskets that have rubber or cork compunds in them or gaskets that are designed to prevent oil, etc. from escaping pressurized areas such as pump bodies. Head gaskets should be installed dry, in my opinion. Torqueing head bolts should follow mfr's recommendations. N-fords should be torqued dry. Lubricated threads will turn too easily, defeating the purpose of a torque specification and possibly stripping/damaging the threads. The only exception I can offer is bolts that go thru and protrude into water-jacket spaces. Those threads can benefit from Permatex #2, but use the lightest specified torque setting. I've only overhauled engines professionally as a sideline for the last 34 years tho', so I could be wrong. ;Þ

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