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03-23-2002, 08:35 AM | #1 |
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in-car head swap question?
What should the block surface look like before I put the heads on...I have scraped it with a razor blade and cleaned it with solvent - it is clean, but still discolored.
Is this okay, or should I clean it till it looks like machined metal? thanks Also - do the Fel-Pro 1011-1 gaskets need retorqueing after running? Matt
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03-23-2002, 08:46 AM | #2 |
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I usually stuff the bores with rags or paper towels and use scotch brite pads to scuff the surface. Then make sure you vaccum any debris, it work's for me. I don't think you will need to retorque the head gaskets, I think thats for copper gaskets but I could be wrong, hope this helps.
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03-23-2002, 08:50 AM | #3 |
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Oh yeah, it does'nt need to look like machined metal, the discoloration is fine. The only way you will get all that off is to deck the block.
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03-23-2002, 10:01 AM | #4 |
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good deal - thanks
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