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36tbird · 06-15-2015, 09:56 AM

Being lazy here and not digging out my pressure test equipment to see if it fits. So, are there enough common stud holes to get a good seal with a 24 stud pressure test block?

flatjack9 · 06-15-2015, 12:18 PM

No.

Kahuna · 06-15-2015, 01:23 PM

Hey Hombre
Could you put a head on and check that way? Making the assumption that the block is empty of all internals, of course.
Big K

36tbird · 06-15-2015, 03:33 PM

Kahuna, so good to hear from you. I've been so worried about you!

*inside joke*****

How am I going to spray soapy water around the valve seats to make sure there are no cracks? But, you gave me an idea. I will see if I can get an old 21 stud head gasket to use as a pattern to get a pressure top cut out.

flatjack9 · 06-15-2015, 08:00 PM

How about taking an old head and cut holes over each cylinder? Make a gasket with no water holes and you have your test plate.

Kahuna · 06-15-2015, 08:02 PM

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Which could then also be used as a torque plate for boring

Binx · 06-15-2015, 08:25 PM

Hit up a High School Industrial Arts teacher. Scout him out on the web. A LOT of those guys are on the take. His scrap plate or yours. The plus is you'll contribute to some student's vocational experience which is always a nice good deed.

Lonnie

36tbird · 06-16-2015, 07:54 AM

I currently only have one 21 stud head for this prospective engine. I have a lead on another in the swapmeet section. So, 21 stud heads are a little more scarce than 24 types so I don't have any extras to be cutting up. I like your suggestion, Lonnie, and thanks to all for the others.

06-15-2015, 09:56 AM	#1
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	pressure test 21 stud Being lazy here and not digging out my pressure test equipment to see if it fits. So, are there enough common stud holes to get a good seal with a 24 stud pressure test block?

06-15-2015, 12:18 PM	#2
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: pressure test 21 stud No.

06-15-2015, 01:23 PM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: pressure test 21 stud Hey Hombre Could you put a head on and check that way? Making the assumption that the block is empty of all internals, of course. Big K

06-15-2015, 03:33 PM	#4
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: pressure test 21 stud Kahuna, so good to hear from you. I've been so worried about you! inside joke**** How am I going to spray soapy water around the valve seats to make sure there are no cracks? But, you gave me an idea. I will see if I can get an old 21 stud head gasket to use as a pattern to get a pressure top cut out.

06-15-2015, 08:00 PM	#5
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,600	Re: pressure test 21 stud How about taking an old head and cut holes over each cylinder? Make a gasket with no water holes and you have your test plate.

06-15-2015, 08:02 PM	#6
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: pressure test 21 stud Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Which could then also be used as a torque plate for boring

06-15-2015, 08:25 PM	#7
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: pressure test 21 stud Hit up a High School Industrial Arts teacher. Scout him out on the web. A LOT of those guys are on the take. His scrap plate or yours. The plus is you'll contribute to some student's vocational experience which is always a nice good deed. Lonnie

06-16-2015, 07:54 AM	#8
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 939	Re: pressure test 21 stud I currently only have one 21 stud head for this prospective engine. I have a lead on another in the swapmeet section. So, 21 stud heads are a little more scarce than 24 types so I don't have any extras to be cutting up. I like your suggestion, Lonnie, and thanks to all for the others.