The Ford Barn

Hoop · 02-26-2020, 03:59 PM

Apologize that Rock and I could not hook up a conference call with everyone.

In his photos, it is apparent that the front of the head is raised higher than the rear. This alone will bind the head and get it "cocked." Lifting it "level" will minimize the binding. It should not be necessary to return the head to flush against the block. Messing with the studs would be a last resort.

Should be noted that this is a very original car and the heads probably never removed. I've not seen the original head gaskets but understand they were steel ... but at this point, the head is free of the block. The other side was removed with no problems.

(Under the weather so no house calls ... )

02-26-2020, 03:59 PM	#21
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: What's your "Go To" for a hard head? Apologize that Rock and I could not hook up a conference call with everyone. In his photos, it is apparent that the front of the head is raised higher than the rear. This alone will bind the head and get it "cocked." Lifting it "level" will minimize the binding. It should not be necessary to return the head to flush against the block. Messing with the studs would be a last resort. Should be noted that this is a very original car and the heads probably never removed. I've not seen the original head gaskets but understand they were steel ... but at this point, the head is free of the block. The other side was removed with no problems. (Under the weather so no house calls ... ) __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."