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Bud Man · 04-13-2018, 04:55 PM

Just back into Model A's and trying to get a '29 back on the road. Fitted a new head gasket, and torqued the head using the correct sequence and torque stages, ending up at 55 lbs all around. Unfortunately, I have apparently cracked one of the mounting ears on the water outlet, will need to replace it. I had heard that eliminating the gasket and just using silicone RTV on both bare surfaces is the best way to go, but only after I already had fitted a gasket. New outlet is on the way. Any suggestions on what to do to not repeat this would be greatly appreciated. Also, am I correct in assuming that all cylinder head nuts will need to be fully loosened and the tightening sequence redone in its entirety? Appreciate the help!

04-13-2018, 04:55 PM	#1
Bud Man Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 59	Water Outlet Question Just back into Model A's and trying to get a '29 back on the road. Fitted a new head gasket, and torqued the head using the correct sequence and torque stages, ending up at 55 lbs all around. Unfortunately, I have apparently cracked one of the mounting ears on the water outlet, will need to replace it. I had heard that eliminating the gasket and just using silicone RTV on both bare surfaces is the best way to go, but only after I already had fitted a gasket. New outlet is on the way. Any suggestions on what to do to not repeat this would be greatly appreciated. Also, am I correct in assuming that all cylinder head nuts will need to be fully loosened and the tightening sequence redone in its entirety? Appreciate the help!