[Healeys] Fwd: Head gasket

[Mark Fawcett]

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From: Mark Fawcett <m.fawcett at cox.net>
Date: Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Head gasket
To: Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com>


Fred,
I can only tell you what I did when I rebuilt my engine 20 years ago. I
used the gasket set that was the $64 and I used the original existing
studs. I did not over torque the head nuts. The motor is still together and
running fine. I'm sure that many would replace the studs, and I did
consider it, but in the end I did not.

Good luck

Mark Fawcett

On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 9:49 AM Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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