> 1. cylinder oversized to .020 and new pistons
> 2. The block is recessed (top of the bore has a recess that allows better
> sealing with gasket, this was a problem with earlier spits)
> 3. full head rebuilt
> 4. runs on weber DGEV
> 5. new Crane ignition
> 6. Haynes torque sequence followed for tightening head
> 7. new water pump
> 8. engine runs luke warm on cool days and about the same on cold ones. New
> winter thermostat installed.
I didn't see a new set of head bolts in that list. The originals are
basically one time use as they deform when torqued (designed to do that).
Reusing them might work for a short time, but you'll end up replacing them
anyways for a blown head gasket.
While you have it torn apart, this is a good time to check the cylinder
head and block surfaces with a straight edge.
-Vegaman Dan
-1968 Mk III "Giles"
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