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mcgarrett · 01-14-2024, 04:22 PM

Marshall,
I do have new head studs and nuts ready to install for this build. Fortunately, all the studs had been removed from the engine before I bought it, so that will make checking the threads in the stud holes much easier. I'm glad I learned about installing the studs finger tight only. I did not know that previously. I assumed (wrongly) that all studs were mechanically installed to be tight, so that was important and timely information for me. Did you use the Best head gasket or the FelPro? Just curious.

01-14-2024, 04:22 PM	#23
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 965	Re: Question about using Brumfield head Marshall, I do have new head studs and nuts ready to install for this build. Fortunately, all the studs had been removed from the engine before I bought it, so that will make checking the threads in the stud holes much easier. I'm glad I learned about installing the studs finger tight only. I did not know that previously. I assumed (wrongly) that all studs were mechanically installed to be tight, so that was important and timely information for me. Did you use the Best head gasket or the FelPro? Just curious.