Jeff Huneycutt delves into how the proper installation of head gaskets can practically eliminate dreaded failures
In what the old timers called the "good old days," blown head gaskets used to be a real pain in the...well, you pick the body part. Poor machining practices that left the decks of both the heads and the block wavy, subpar bolts that weren't torqued accurately, and old-school head gaskets left a lot to be desired. And that's why all those additional practices popped up to help increase the chances of getting a long-lasting head gasket seal.
Photo Gallery: Racing Head Gaskets - How Proper Installation Prevents Gasket Failures - Circle Track Magazine
Photo Gallery: Racing Head Gaskets - How Proper Installation Prevents Gasket Failures - Circle Track Magazine
Source: http://www.circletrack.com/enginetech/ctrp_1108_racing_head_gaskets/index.html
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