Here's what always works for me (Use it as you wish)
I use Copper Kote (any type of copper spray on sealer) on the gasket and
install it according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Torque it to mfg. specs. cold and then when it is all together, start the
engine and bring it up to operating temperature.
Immediately pull off the rocker shaft and re-torque while the engine is hot!
You will find that heating the engine will loosen some if
not all the head bolts. THis process will give the best protection against
leaks.
You will have to let the engine cool down before adjusting the valves.
Regards,
Joe Curry
Justin Paxton wrote:
>
> Don't know what I'd do without the seemingly limitless combined knowledge
> here, so I tap into it once again. I have water spiting out the exhaust of
> my 76 Spitfire, and am told it's more than likely the head gasket. Don't
> even want to consider the cracked block scenario and am not sure if you can
> isolate the cause between the two possible problems anyway. Therefore I am
> changing the head gasket and need your advice and counsel. Things to do, be
> careful of, spooge or no spooge on the gasket itself, what kind of spooge
> should I choose to slather some on the gasket, what to look for once I get
> the sucker off to confirm the head gasket was indeed the cause, what to do
> with the head while I have it off and how to tell if it needs it (some
> people say do something to the head, you should do something to the rings,
> and I'm not sure I have the money or the time). How is THAT for a bunch of
> questions. OK guys, bring it on. You too Randall!
> Cheers: JP
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