Head gasket repair walk through - collection of info 2018

cattlerepairman · Apr 5, 2018

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https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?175890-Crazy-wrench-head-bolts-Deuce
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...-tool-worth-having.html?highlight=head+gasket
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?46818-check-out-my-new-tool.html
http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/travel/steelsoldiers1/20061027/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIHjNoIeNU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnlof4fU6W4
(Jason Tanton videos the whole job, start to finish)

WillWagner: You will be replacing a gasket that will change the height of the cylinder by a few thousandths, remove the rockers and re set the overhead, you'll be surprised how well they run with a good tune up.

If you feel strong, go ahead and remove things as an assembly, you'll still need to disassemble it on the bench to replace the gaskets and it will be easier to put the stuff back together when the components are separated. If you have any experience on diesel engines, you will find it easy.

I just use a nice flat scraper and scotch brite pad to clean things up on the deck and a sanding block on the head surface. If you are removing the old multi piece gaskets, just make sure the head has no grooves from the old fire ring. If there is, you'll need to resurface.

The new gaskets will be just like FelPro gaskets for a chevy. No sealant, make sure things are clean and dry when you go together. No re-torque needed.

A sensor socket will not get the nuts on the pump side of the engine. You will need to buy, borrow or make a wrench to get at these for the assembly torque. You can disassemble with a box end wrench.

It can be done in a day if you keep at it. A day meaning around 10 hrs.

Good luck, have fun and take some pics!
When we do engines in the field, we just stand them on the flywheel housing. The engine can be taken down to bare block that way. Just make sure you put a piece of cardboard between the ground and the flywheel housing so the mating surface doesn't get all chewed up.

rustystud · Apr 6, 2018

cattlerepairman said:
This is an update to an old thread that suffered inactive links:

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?48620-Head-gasket-repair-walk-through

The threads below contain pics, videos and tips on how to do the job!

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?148514-Head-Gasket-Repair

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?11295-all-freeze-plug.html (Clinto)

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?102749-Head-gasket-replacement-tips-and-tricks
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?1989-head-gasket-leak.html

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?46425-head-gasket-what-else-check.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?46285-better-long-life-head-gaskets.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?40794-radiator-head-gasket-problem.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?45159-engine-top-front-oil-leak-question.html

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?44735-multifuel-head-gaskets.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?43935-bad-head-gasket.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?42476-white-smoke-need-assistance.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?40801-blown-head-gasket.html

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?49298-head-gaskets-freeze-plugs-begins.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com//showthread.php?52752-yet-another-blown-head-gasket.html
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?26842-lds -465-1a-inframe-headgasket -job-pictures.html

Tools/Videos:

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...-tool-worth-having.html?highlight=head+gasket
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?46818-check-out-my-new-tool.html
http://www.bunkerofdoom.com/travel/steelsoldiers1/20061027/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIHjNoIeNU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnlof4fU6W4
(Jason Tanton videos the whole job, start to finish)

WillWagner: You will be replacing a gasket that will change the height of the cylinder by a few thousandths, remove the rockers and re set the overhead, you'll be surprised how well they run with a good tune up.

If you feel strong, go ahead and remove things as an assembly, you'll still need to disassemble it on the bench to replace the gaskets and it will be easier to put the stuff back together when the components are separated. If you have any experience on diesel engines, you will find it easy.

I just use a nice flat scraper and scotch brite pad to clean things up on the deck and a sanding block on the head surface. If you are removing the old multi piece gaskets, just make sure the head has no grooves from the old fire ring. If there is, you'll need to resurface.

The new gaskets will be just like FelPro gaskets for a chevy. No sealant, make sure things are clean and dry when you go together. No re-torque needed.

A sensor socket will not get the nuts on the pump side of the engine. You will need to buy, borrow or make a wrench to get at these for the assembly torque. You can disassemble with a box end wrench.

It can be done in a day if you keep at it. A day meaning around 10 hrs.

Good luck, have fun and take some pics!
When we do engines in the field, we just stand them on the flywheel housing. The engine can be taken down to bare block that way. Just make sure you put a piece of cardboard between the ground and the flywheel housing so the mating surface doesn't get all chewed up.

Great job getting all this together ! I think it should be made a "sticky" !!!

frank8003 · Apr 6, 2018

Yes it should be made into a

cattlerepairman · Oct 19, 2018

Updated due to a request.

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