Hi all,

I am getting ready to install a new set of cylinder heads on my 75 F250 Ranger 4X4 trucks 360 CI V8. The question I have is: in my Hanes manual it just states that I need to lightly oil the head bolts and proerly torque them to spec. Do I need to put any high temp gasket sealer on the head bolts since they go down into the water jacket?

Thanks, Pete

 

Threading bolts into a water jacket requires thread sealer.

 

Thats what I figured. Thanks! Pete

 

Don't forget to torque the bolts in three stages and in the correct pattern.

 

Thank you, good tip!

 

Torque at 30, 60, then 90 pounds using this torque pattern.