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Old 07-15-2018, 04:57 PM   #7
Phil Gillespie
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Default Re: Head Studs Problem

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Originally Posted by 37Flat View Post
Well, I took the head off, replaced the head gasket, put the head on without washers and when the nuts are just tightened, not torqued, they come within 1 and a half threads of being flush with the top of the studs. If that sounds right, I'm good to go. Thank you.

I would say that you are indeed good to go. Remembering the 3 heat cycles to go through for checking and retorque, after initial fit and torque.
Best of luck for leak free.
Phil NZ
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