Anyone ever heard of the newer Payen style gaskets
that are some type of composite? The old Payen
gaskets were a metalized material on both sides
but the newer ones are supposedly some type of
composite material that will almost 'melt' to seal correctly.
Anyone ever heard that one? I was also told, DO NOT
apply any type of sealant (copper spray, silver paint etc)
Oh..yes... I was an idiot! No... I had not re-torqued the head
after initial warm-up before the test run and major leak.
I went ahead and re-torqued it, cold, after the last email
conversation. Even cold I was about 10-12 lbs low on all bolts.
I then went out for a run to warm it up again.
Brought it back into the garage, pulled the cover and
rockers and re-torqued the head. Hot, I was able to tighten it
up about 8-10 more lbs. Even the cold re-torque seems to
have resolved the leak/squirt problem. I probably have about
1-1.5oz. of water max. in the oil, so I have to flush and drain it now.
Once it cools down I'll put the rockers back on, and seal it all
up.
...we'll see what happens.
Thanks everyone for your patience, and input. (and limited
wize-cracks) :^)
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
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