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In preparation for installation of the head, I coated the bottom stud threads with high temperature black grease, and did the same with the threads in the block. I covered the top end of each stud with electrical tape and made a “cap” out of the upper end to protect the valves as I slowly dropped the head. I raised the head up above the height of the studs with a block and tackle. However, I could not proceed because the head is about 12 inches too far forward. I will push the car forward after pumping up the tires to maximum pressure. I ran out of times on Saturday, so I decided to continue later this week. It was only later on Friday that it occurred to me that I had not placed the head gasket in place. OPPS!
What else, if anything, should I do before dropping the head into place? To minimize the chances of forgetting something else important, I am asking, what else should I have done in preparation of dropping the head on to the block. Thus far, I have drained the coolant from the engine, dried out the remaining coolant in the block, including the threads in the block, with compressed air and Q-tips. I painted the head studs with two coats of high quality metal paint, coated the bottom end of the studs, and the threads in the block, with black high temp grease. I installed th studs with 20 lbs. of torque I loosed the bolts on the head so that the two open valves are not protruding beyond the bottom of the head. I covered the protruding end of the studs with electrical tape.
I WILL put the head gasket in place before lowering the head on to the block.
Is there anything else I should do?
Thanks
Lou
