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Old 08-22-2011, 09:49 PM   #5
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Default Re: 59A-B head gaskets

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
Your engine was originally produced with studs and these have two problems.
One there hard to clean, and two are pron to over torquing. I've re-used the old copper sandwich gaskets dozens of times with out any problems. Check deck and head surface, torque to 45 ft/lbs, re torque after for 3 heat cycles. Use copper coat or Hi Tack.
I thought the torque specification was 50 to 60 foot pounds for 59A-B cast iron heads.

Tom
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