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lotsagas4u · 12-02-2017, 05:13 PM

When replacing a 21 stud head gasket, do you install all studs first? I know, studs need sealer, (permatex 2), copper coat gasket twice, install head, torque 15, 30, 45, start it.

Thanks,

Russ/40 · 12-02-2017, 07:12 PM

It takes a lot of time to get all the studs in and securely sealed. If your going to copper coat a gasket, Id put all the studs in first. Why wouldn't you?

BillM · 12-02-2017, 10:15 PM

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To read a rather lengthy article which details how Rumble Seat ( a past member of the forum) put in studs ; go to post No. 6 of this thread and then download the engine.pdf file. the part about studs is down a ways in the article. thread is here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231028

12-02-2017, 05:13 PM	#1
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	21 stud head gasket question? When replacing a 21 stud head gasket, do you install all studs first? I know, studs need sealer, (permatex 2), copper coat gasket twice, install head, torque 15, 30, 45, start it. Thanks,

12-02-2017, 07:12 PM	#2
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: 21 stud head gasket question? It takes a lot of time to get all the studs in and securely sealed. If your going to copper coat a gasket, Id put all the studs in first. Why wouldn't you?

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BillM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 504	Re: 21 stud head gasket question? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) To read a rather lengthy article which details how Rumble Seat ( a past member of the forum) put in studs ; go to post No. 6 of this thread and then download the engine.pdf file. the part about studs is down a ways in the article. thread is here: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231028 __________________ My web page: http://myplace.frontier.com/~wgmumaw/