Topic: head studs install 1940 block


vacaville john    -- 07-11-2015 @ 1:43 PM
  need to how much you can drill heads to make them easy to remove from the studs or is this a thing to do.


ford38v8    -- 07-11-2015 @ 2:30 PM
  Never a good idea, for two reasons: One, the gasket area is very limited, and you don't want to reduce it further. Two, the stud/head relationship is often your last chance of preventing coolant escape.

Best just to use anti-seize on the exposed studs before installation of the heads. Don't forget sealant on the studs that protrude into the water jacket.

Alan


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