I am looking for some opinions on the following: (I have performed a search and there are a variety of responses.)
After blowing a set of head gaskets I'm going to install a set of copper one's, tonight. I'm looking for experiences with sealing them and torque specs.
The block(87 motor) is oringed and I am using copper wire. Originally I installed FP 9441's with pretty good success, but after getting cocky with total timing, experienced enough pre-ignition, using C-116 to lift the drivers side head and remove a three inch section of the composite material, placing it in the lifter valley. The timing issue is a whole nother story, no whipping please.
So I purchased a set of SCE 0.62 copper gaskets for use with the stock block, and a spray can of Hylomar. I have arp studs installed and sealed them with permatex high performance teflon sealer. At this time I have decieded not to machine reciever groves in the heads (cnc'd irons).
From what I can surmise everyone has an interesting manner to install this type set-up. My intention is to spray all surfaces, head, block and both sides of gaskets with hylomar, let tack a couple minutes and than install. I am going to tighten the studs from inside out and bring all of them to 85ft/lbs in incriments. I am also going to install a 7 pound radiator cap.
How does everyone feel concerning placing a thin layer of silicone around the water passages? How does everyone feel regarding the torque sequence and number. All replies are appriciated.
After blowing a set of head gaskets I'm going to install a set of copper one's, tonight. I'm looking for experiences with sealing them and torque specs.
The block(87 motor) is oringed and I am using copper wire. Originally I installed FP 9441's with pretty good success, but after getting cocky with total timing, experienced enough pre-ignition, using C-116 to lift the drivers side head and remove a three inch section of the composite material, placing it in the lifter valley. The timing issue is a whole nother story, no whipping please.
So I purchased a set of SCE 0.62 copper gaskets for use with the stock block, and a spray can of Hylomar. I have arp studs installed and sealed them with permatex high performance teflon sealer. At this time I have decieded not to machine reciever groves in the heads (cnc'd irons).
From what I can surmise everyone has an interesting manner to install this type set-up. My intention is to spray all surfaces, head, block and both sides of gaskets with hylomar, let tack a couple minutes and than install. I am going to tighten the studs from inside out and bring all of them to 85ft/lbs in incriments. I am also going to install a 7 pound radiator cap.
How does everyone feel concerning placing a thin layer of silicone around the water passages? How does everyone feel regarding the torque sequence and number. All replies are appriciated.
