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howie123 · 05-07-2021, 12:22 PM

I am in the process of replacing the cylinder head gasket on my Model A speedster, 1928 engine. In the water passage next to no. 3 cylinder, passengers side there are 3 or 4 loose objects. They are metallic, shaped like 3 dimensional stars and are too large to be retrieved through the passage. Any ideas what they are? I will be using a copper gasket. Should crimped side be up or down? I have seen both recommended. I will be replacing studs and nuts. Should some type of sealer be used on studs before installing in block? Should anti-seize or some other lubricant be used on studs before torquing the head. I have 4-5 thousandths of warpage in the head. How much is allowable before remachining. Thanks for help and advice.

05-07-2021, 12:22 PM	#1
howie123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 115	Cylinder head questions. I am in the process of replacing the cylinder head gasket on my Model A speedster, 1928 engine. In the water passage next to no. 3 cylinder, passengers side there are 3 or 4 loose objects. They are metallic, shaped like 3 dimensional stars and are too large to be retrieved through the passage. Any ideas what they are? I will be using a copper gasket. Should crimped side be up or down? I have seen both recommended. I will be replacing studs and nuts. Should some type of sealer be used on studs before installing in block? Should anti-seize or some other lubricant be used on studs before torquing the head. I have 4-5 thousandths of warpage in the head. How much is allowable before remachining. Thanks for help and advice.