[AJD] D head gasket

[greg at theoldtractorcompany.com]

Gary
You have the "smooth side to the block" figured out, correct?
Don't know why but I always figured if they considered it important enough to put in the manual 
then I would be a good boy and do it.
Probably want the compression ring crimps towards the valves I guess
Greg

Greg Stephen
The Old Tractor Company
Stephen Equipment Company
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Franktown, CO 80116
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On Mon Feb 14  1:02 , Gary Epps <garyepps at fidnet.com> sent:

>I've got a spray can of Permatex High Tack Spray-A-Gasket(the red stuff) 
>   and 18 lead washers.  I plan on cleaning the studs well and lubing 
>them before putting the nuts on and torquing them.
>
>Louis, you reminded me to retorque after the engine reaches operating 
>temperature.  I want to make sure I do this right this time.  I retorque 
>it while the engine is hot, right?  Do the valves have to be readjusted 
>after retorquing the head bolts?
>
>Gary
>
>greg at theoldtractorcompany.com wrote:
>> I always used the specified torque
>> I use CopperKote on the gasket, put the smooth side to the block and don't forget TWO lead 
>> washers on each stud on the D
>> Greg
>> 
>> Greg Stephen
>> The Old Tractor Company
>> Stephen Equipment Company
>> PO Box 709
>> Franktown, CO 80116
>> 303-663-5246
>> 303-468-0377 FAX
>> 
>> On Sun Feb 13 19:04 , Gary Epps garyepps at fidnet.com> sent:
>> 
>> 
>>>I have been advised to torque the head bolts on the D to as much as 20 
>>>ft lbs over spec.  This would take it from 208 ft lbs to as much as 
>>>nearly 230 ft lbs.  What numbers do you use?  Do you torque over spec? 
>>>Is 208 ft lbs enough torque?  It is a beefy engine.
>>>
>>>Gary
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