Search results

well I screwed up the gasket trying to get the head aligned... so now it'll be another few days until i get another gasket in

GM torque spec that I found on another site: Cylinder Head (3 steps) 20 / 50 / +90 degrees...... :roll:

hadn't thought of that, I'll look it up [thumbzup]

But how are they evenly tightened if they are not the same torque spec? 3ft lbs? Yeah I know you can't reuse tty head bolts. I have two sets of all new fel-pro head bolts. Getting ready to install the heads today, which is why I'm pondering the torque specs.

Ok... this might be a dumb question... but why on earth does the TM list the head bolts ("cap screws" :roll:) torque specs at: 1st round 20lbs - 2nd round 50lbs - 3rd round 1/4 Turn! What??!! :shock: I've never seen a head bolt that wasn't specifically torqued to a predetermined spec. "1/4...

Ok... this might be a dumb question... but why on earth does the TM list the head bolts ("cap screws" :roll:) torque specs at: 1st round 20lbs - 2nd round 50lbs - 3rd round 1/4 Turn! What??!! :shock: I've never seen a head bolt that wasn't specifically torqued to a predetermined spec. "1/4...

Thanks for the info Ken [thumbzup] I don't have any gauges yet, but I have been looking at some. I plan on adding at least oil pressure and water temp, as I have always been weary of just the idiot lights ever since we got this truck. I should have added them back then, but no time like the...

Appreciate the advice Rusty [thumbzup]. And Yes I have the Fel-Pro Perma-Torque head gaskets, so I won't use it on them then.

Is there a good location on the engine to add a oil pressure sending unit and temperature sending unit, in order to add Actual Gauges inside the cab instead of just relying on the idiot lights??

Ok, well I did find out the ACDelco 12TP5D is a "high flow" t-stat, that is verses the OE. I got it in already, still might do some more research into the MR Gasket you listed. Yeah, I'll try the headbolt "trick", seems like it would help.

Thanks for the info Ken [thumbzup] I'm looking into this. I thought the AC Delco 12TP5D that I just got in was supposed to be a "High Flow" design, as there was two different models listed. But now going back, I can't find where it said that.... So a different one might be better. However I...

Couple more questions: What is the general thought line on using Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi-Temp Adhesive Sealant?? Especially since I'm not having the block resurfaced? I'm going to clean the block surface very carefully with Shop 3M Roloc Discs. After of course stuffing rags down into all the...

Nice [thumbzup] Have to remember that

Yep Totally Agree Ken! I already ordered two sets of new Fel-pro head bolts when I ordered all the gaskets the other day. I don't want to take the chance. And Yes, I also just ordered a AC-delco 180 degree thermostat to replace the original 195 too. Wouldn't mind to have had the ARP studs...

Thanks, yeah its the best deal I've been able to find. Just hope everything works out good.

Decision Made: Just wanted to post an update with the decision that I made on what route to take on getting our "daily driver" M1008 back up and running. We first looked at getting one of the new updated AMG Optimizer or the AMG P400 blocks.... those engines sound like real quality motors...

Decision Made: Just wanted to post an update with the decision that I made on what route to take on getting our "daily driver" M1008 back up and running. We first looked at getting one of the new updated AMG Optimizer or the AMG P400 blocks.... those engines sound like real quality motors...

We can all dream... If only our wallets had the same vision :-P

Basically, I'm trying to figure out what would be the best route I can take, in order to avoid this same situation again. If I can get away from the 6.2/6.5, and move to a different engine that is not prone to cracked heads/block, then that is what I would like to do. However, if in the end I...

Yeah, thought about it. Fact is I can't do anything until I get a trailer sold. Until then, I'm just trying to figure out the best route to take, and what its going to take to get the job done.