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04-13-2018, 04:55 PM | #1 |
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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!
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04-13-2018, 06:20 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
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You won't need to loosen all of the head studs, just the two that hold the outlet. Re torque to 55 ftlb and you're good.
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04-13-2018, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
Many thanks!!
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04-13-2018, 09:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
The water outlet was NOT one of Fords' "BETTER IDEAS"!
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04-14-2018, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
Hey, he saved two bolts and probably sold a lot of water outlets.
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04-15-2018, 01:40 PM | #6 |
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04-15-2018, 05:55 PM | #7 | |
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I've never used a gasket and never broken an outlet. I didn't like the look of the arrangement when I first saw it so I threw the gasket.
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04-15-2018, 09:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
Copper or no gasket, and no breaks. Paper gasket will break it every time.
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04-15-2018, 10:48 PM | #9 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
I appreciate all the help. I like permatex #2 as well, and will go that route.
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04-15-2018, 10:50 PM | #10 |
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Re: Water Outlet Question
If you use RTV, I'd suggest ultra black by permatex. It doesn't peel off like the stuff of the past.
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