EAB head installation?

familyman65 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 10:15 PM

All you flathead gurus, I need to know if there is anything special to do when installing heads. I had to pull the heads and intake to clean some stuck valves. I know the tightening sequence, and to put a sealer on the head bolts, other than that I don't know. I have metal gaskets from the late 60's . It's an 8ba block, eab heads, and domed pistons 90 over. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kent.

Snowking · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 12:12 AM

I believe you got the bases covered except for machine work. At least thats the way i always installed heads.

familyman65 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:00 AM

Ok, I guess I made it sound like I know more than I do. The last time I worked on a flathead was 35 years ago. This engine to be exact. I can't remember much of the process. I was only 17. I don't know what to put on the bolts only that in one of these threads someone said they needed sealed. So what is something good to use? Can I use it on the head gaskets also? Thanks, Kent

Snowking · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 11:53 PM

Thread Sealant. The head bolts are apart of your water jacket so you seal the threads to prevent coolant loss. Not a mandatory step but a smart one.

55 f350 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 04:15 AM

yep lots of it ! i didna put any on mine and am beginning to wonder if it wasnt the cause of mine { head gaskets } to start leaking . dain newb's we don't know squat .........

familyman65 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 07:58 PM

What would be a good brand of thread sealant? Permatex # 2, or ???. Once I get the carb rebuilt I will be installing the heads . Hopefully within a week or so. Thanks