[Healeys] Head gasket

[Bob Haskell]

Somebody please correct me.  For some reason I believe that ARP doesn't 
carry sets of studs for the Austin-Healeys is because an Austin-Healey 
parts supplier worked out an exclusive deal with ARP.  I'm probably way 
out in left field with this...

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar

On 2/9/21 12:48 PM, Fred Wescoe 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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