in-car head swap question?

matt cook · 03-23-2002, 08:35 AM

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

saywhenn94 · 03-23-2002, 08:46 AM

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.

saywhenn94 · 03-23-2002, 08:50 AM

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.

matt cook · 03-23-2002, 10:01 AM

good deal - thanks

03-23-2002, 08:35 AM	#1
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	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 __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

03-23-2002, 08:46 AM	#2
saywhenn94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Warren, Mi. Posts: 50	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. __________________ 91 GT Convertable, 306, TFS TW heads, B41 cam, Holley Systemax, S-Trim, Bassani LT's, and Flo's

03-23-2002, 08:50 AM	#3
saywhenn94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Warren, Mi. Posts: 50	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. __________________ 91 GT Convertable, 306, TFS TW heads, B41 cam, Holley Systemax, S-Trim, Bassani LT's, and Flo's

03-23-2002, 10:01 AM	#4
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	good deal - thanks __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

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