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Old 03-09-2026, 10:16 AM   #5
Trapdoor2
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Default Re: Time for a head gasket...

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Originally Posted by Canton_Model_A's View Post
Trapdoor2, this video from Paul Shinn should be of help to you.

https://youtu.be/Mh3VZ6iQSGU?si=s5Iw0IVZ_AWkmjw5
That's the first video I watched. I love the "rope trick".

I'm still in the testing mode. I checked the torque on as many head nuts as I could get to...some took a few degrees before they got up to 55in/lbs. I need a distributor torque wrench/adapter.

I may have caused the problem when working on the distributor...I had to remove #8 and reinstall several times to get the cable clamp off for distributor removal/installation. I'll see when I get the head off.

It will take a week or two for all the parts to arrive. I figure I might as well rehab everything associated with the head (water pump, etc.).
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