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Dec 18, 2007 | 02:05 PM

1950ford

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Replacing head gasket

I will be repalcing the head gasket on my 1950 F1 inline six this weekend. Does anyone have the bolt pattern and the torque specs for a six? My service manual will not be in before Christmas. I would like to have this project completed by then.

Dec 18, 2007 | 02:56 PM

bobj49f2

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Here you go:

Dec 18, 2007 | 05:45 PM

Kusto

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Funny, I just dropped off my 2007 F-350 PSD for the exact same issue. Blown head gasket@$^*$%@! Yours lasted a heck of a lot longer than mine tho.....

Dec 18, 2007 | 05:47 PM

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You'll have a strong right arm after that job!

(the 6-er)

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Dec 19, 2007 | 06:06 AM

1950ford

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Bobj49f2,

Thanks for the information. I'm picking up the gasket tonight. Can't wait to get the old Ford back on the road.

Dec 19, 2007 | 07:43 AM

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I can't wait to get mine back on the road but I have to wait until the snow is gone. The way it looks that might not be until late April

Dec 19, 2007 | 10:29 AM

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It doesn't say in the shop manual, and it probably came about because of the aftermarket heads, but I've heard from the old gurus to torque the bolts in 3 steps - 30-50-70 ft/lbs. It keeps the long flat heads from warping or setting up uneven.

Similar 3 steps with aluminum heads. (20-40-55)

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Dec 19, 2007 | 12:53 PM

bobj49f2

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Even if it's not recommended in the manual it sure makes sense and can't hurt. It can kind of remember doing the same when I installed mine 25+ years ago. My dad was a master mechanic when these were more common and I am sure he stood behind me when I did mine and gave me pointers.

There's a lot we need to learn from the old timers before they're all gone. It's easy to write a manual and know how things "should" go together but nothing beats experience.