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Old 06-15-2015, 09:56 AM   #1
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Being lazy here and not digging out my pressure test equipment to see if it fits. So, are there enough common stud holes to get a good seal with a 24 stud pressure test block?
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Old 06-15-2015, 12:18 PM   #2
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No.
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Old 06-15-2015, 01:23 PM   #3
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Hey Hombre
Could you put a head on and check that way? Making the assumption that the block is empty of all internals, of course.
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Old 06-15-2015, 03:33 PM   #4
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Kahuna, so good to hear from you. I've been so worried about you!

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How am I going to spray soapy water around the valve seats to make sure there are no cracks? But, you gave me an idea. I will see if I can get an old 21 stud head gasket to use as a pattern to get a pressure top cut out.
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How about taking an old head and cut holes over each cylinder? Make a gasket with no water holes and you have your test plate.
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Which could then also be used as a torque plate for boring
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Old 06-15-2015, 08:25 PM   #7
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Hit up a High School Industrial Arts teacher. Scout him out on the web. A LOT of those guys are on the take. His scrap plate or yours. The plus is you'll contribute to some student's vocational experience which is always a nice good deed.

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Old 06-16-2015, 07:54 AM   #8
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I currently only have one 21 stud head for this prospective engine. I have a lead on another in the swapmeet section. So, 21 stud heads are a little more scarce than 24 types so I don't have any extras to be cutting up. I like your suggestion, Lonnie, and thanks to all for the others.
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