Another M37 Question

[Barrman]

Is the head bolt torque specs and tightening sequence the same for the M37 and the civilian engine?

I figure it is, but it doesn't hurt to ask. We are ready to put the head back on Sermis' M37 and all I have here in my class is a book with old car specs.

Thanks.

 

[acetomatoco]

www.dodgepowerwagon.com/glovebox/vaughn.txt Scroll way down in document and see the torque sequence and pattern you want... all from google in about .02 seconds... ACE

 

[CGarbee]

The specs for this and the pattern are in the Engine and Clutch TM. I don't have it handy at work, but I can look them up tonight for you... I think that the pattern and values are the same as for the civilian 230, but it's best to check...

I'll be back at the house at 1800hrs EDT.

 

[amanco]

Torque is 65 to 70 lbs and here is a shot of the tightning sequence.

 

[Barrman]

Thank you gentlemen.

I realize a google or yahoo search will find answers to just about anything you want. But, I trust the answers given here and therefore ask important questions here.

 

[Barrman]

I got the gasket in the mail the other day. One side is copper and the other is normal modern head gasket material. Which way goes up? The copper side is smooth with no marking. The other side has a few words and numbers, but no "this side up" on it.

Thanks.

 

[amanco]

On the head gasket that I replaced, the edges inside the combustion chambers flaired to the top and rounded over. So the smooth side was down and the edges rounded over were on the top.

 

[Barrman]

That is how I will do it then. Thanks.

 

[Capt.Marion]

COPPER DOWN!!!

EDIT: I figure you'd enjoy to know that I just did the same thing to mine. Did you get the head planed/milled? That is a must! (even if you think its even)