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OldMoIron 02-08-2013 17:00:50 71.1.126.144 Report to Moderator	I just got my head on my 44 put back on and noticed a little seep on the manifold side. I havnt even preasured the system yet, any advice. I torqued them to spec's and correct order... I hope [Reply]   [No Email]
OldMoIron 02-10-2013 16:22:21 71.1.126.144 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   It was a felpro, and I did retorque. Head was planned, block thoroughly cleaned, no new studs is that where I went wrong. Doesnt leak alot just enough to irritate me. Little seep [Reply]  [No Email]
Goldsburg 02-11-2013 09:55:35 24.241.154.10 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-10-2013 16:22:21   Since you had the block planed, you had removed the studs to do so. Chances are you are getting seepage past one of the studs in the block (threads). This seems to me to be a common leak point, if on the manifold side (near the front, right?)... You could spin that stud out, apply sealant, then spin it back in, and torque the nut. Regards, Goldsburg [Reply]  [No Email]
OldMoIron 02-11-2013 14:22:33 71.1.126.144 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to Goldsburg, 02-11-2013 09:55:35   Its right in the middle, I didnt have block planned. Just the head. [Reply]  [No Email]
2tractors 02-11-2013 06:10:12 192.222.24.245 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-10-2013 16:22:21   You won't be able to see it from the seat!! [Reply]  [No Email]
2tractors 02-09-2013 16:17:02 192.222.24.245 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   I would not torque over specs as the old studs or nuts may strip,mine did before reaching max. [Reply]  [No Email]
rustred 02-09-2013 07:24:30 69.58.16.5 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   there still is another step. start it up and get it warmed up to operating temp for an hr. and retorque and reset valves. a lot of gaskets have the sealant built right in the gasket and seals when up to operating temp. also have the threads clean and lubed with neverseize or coppercoat . going 5 percent over spec is ok too. [Reply]  [No Email]
Harvey 2 02-09-2013 07:15:41 74.128.149.135 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   When ever I replace head gasket on any thing from lawn mower to big engines I have the head planed, it will seal better and eliminate greef down the road later [Reply]  [No Email]
Jason S. 02-09-2013 05:53:34 204.54.36.245 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   Was it a Tisco head gasket? [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 02-10-2013 06:20:27 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to Jason S., 02-09-2013 05:53:34   Felpro [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 02-08-2013 19:32:24 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   Mine did too, retorque made no difference. Did you put in new studs, or get block planed? [Reply]  [No Email]
old 02-08-2013 18:31:36 209.86.226.56 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   After you warmed it up did you retorque the head like you should or did you skip that all important step [Reply]  [No Email]
mattwillson 02-08-2013 17:49:49 74.14.67.31 Report to Moderator	Re: head gasket leaking in reply to OldMoIron, 02-08-2013 17:00:50   I'd give her a treatment of irontite, unless it's puking out a large amount of coolant. My dad's 270 Leyland had leaky liner seals 2 years ago, it was going to be her demise otherwise. It still hasn't put any coolant in the oil. [Reply]  [No Email]