[Healeys] Head gasket

[Jean Caron]

ARP makes high strength studs but they do not make any specifically for the Austin-Healey, they are adapted from some other models. When I rebuilt my engine in my 100-6, that if the studs were not stretched or damaged, to just reuse them, if used for normal usage. But I used new high strength nuts. I cannot recall where I got my head gasket.

Jean

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From: Fred Wescoe<mailto:fredwescoe at gmail.com>
Sent: February 9, 2021 11:49 AM
To: healeys<mailto:Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Head gasket

Listers,

I am thoroughly confused and baffled and I need help.

I need to replace the head gasket on my 66 BJ8.  Moss shows three different gaskets ranging from $49 to $229.  Moss shows a $64 complete kit for all gaskets including the head gasket.  Moss shows short head studs vs long head studs and they show a "High Strength Head Stud Set" ranging in price from $8.99 each to $229.99 for the "Set".

I have read (on the Moss site) that ARP makes the high strength stud.  ARP has asked me for the length of the stud, the diameter of the stud and the thread size.  I have also read that Summit sells the studs and they are asking me the same questions as ARP.

So, the questions are what is the info on the stud sizes, high strength vs regular strength (same for the nuts and washers), long or short studs, who to buy from, who is the source for the best head gasket (what thickness) and what else do I need to know.  The manual says 75 ft lbs of final torque in three stages.  Should I be a bit more than that or stick with the book?

As you can see, I really need expert advice before I screw things up.  I do not race the car so it is stock.

Thanks for the help,

Fred

66 BJ8

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