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11-28-2021, 12:37 PM | #1 |
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A head on a B block
Does anyone know if there is a problem running an A head on a B block?
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11-28-2021, 02:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: A head on a B block
No Problem
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11-28-2021, 09:22 PM | #3 | |
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Re: A head on a B block
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Due to the shape of the combustion chambers you can run a A6050B head (the "Police" head) without plugging the holes. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 11-28-2021 at 10:22 PM. Reason: added info on police head |
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11-28-2021, 10:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: A head on a B block
In our club we have both:
• A head on a B block • B head on an A block No problems either way.
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11-29-2021, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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Re: A head on a B block
This should help you understand the differences in cylinder blocks. It is not necessary to plug the water holes in the "B" block regardless of the head gasket you use. An "A" gasket seals the 2 water passages, and the "A" cylinder head seals the water passages if you use a "B" gasket. I have done this both ways without any issues.
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11-29-2021, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: A head on a B block
Take a look at the steam holes on each side of the stud hole (circled)in Bob's B picture. Two of them. These are steam holes not water holes. They must be plugged as mentioned.
Notice they are not there on the A block.
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