With the quarantine almost over I figure I'd take advantage of the time left and swap heads. Is there a tips thread for swapping an 8V head? Which head bolts/studs need sealant, copper spray, etc?
With the quarantine almost over I figure I'd take advantage of the time left and swap heads. Is there a tips thread for swapping an 8V head? Which head bolts/studs need sealant, copper spray, etc?
Nick G. 1984 Dodge Rampage
I'm not sure that there is. These days I would go with head studs based off the cost of MP bolts last I checked. I've been using copper spray for the gasket, and anaerobic sealer for the cam seals. Other than that, it's pretty straight forward. I think Russ might have something on minimopar?
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ETA: http://minimopar.net/headgasket.html
Red threadlock for all exhaust studs.
3 1/2 to 4 turn of white teflon tape on all intake bolts.
Any new/used head bolt that can do 90lb ft is fine. Studs 90 lb ft.
Install head gasket dry.
Measure the deck and cylinder head with a straight edge and make sure they are within specs.
Agreed, good advice!!
I torque in 10 ft-lb steps, 35-45 etc but leave the 4 corner bolts 5 ft-lbs less.
Re torquing after a few heat cycles is very important as well.
Same pattern starting at 75 ft-lbs and working up to 90-95.
I run a large bastard file diagonally across the block.
High or low spots will be instantly obvious.
Thanks
Randy
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Randy Hicks
86 GLHS60
86 GLHS 373 : SOLD, but never forgotten
89 Turbo Minivan
83 Turbo Rampage : SOLD
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