Anybody got tips or tricks for 455 iron head and head gasket install. Do the bolts need thread lock,etc.. Thanks
i use gaskanich on the gasket surfaces and moly lube on the bolts for proper torque specs. Thats about it. Thanks Dustin
Be sure all the gasket surfaces are spotless. I like laquer thinner to clean them. I use motor oil on the bolt threads and under the bolt heads. Torque the bolts in 3 increments per the tightening sequence. I will run the car to operating tempreture and let cool for 24 hours. I then retorque all the bolts again, even if you use the Permatorque gaskets that say you do not have to retorque.
