03-08-2002, 06:17 AM
I have just replaced my head gasket because I had a oil leak. Im running a 13/1 .120 over JE piston. Compression is fine at 270. I checked all surfaces with a certified straight edge and even installed extra washers to studs just to make sure I wasnt bottoming out the studs in the caps. I also torqued them 33 by the book. The only thing that worries me is when putting the head on I had trouble with one of the alignment dowels (front one)and the front pulled down slow as a result. I had to tap the front down and I am hoping that caused a insufficient torque. Maybe its binding on a burr from me tapping the head down. I am re doing tonight. What do you guys think?