Intoodeeep
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- Aug 13, 2011
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I just built this engine and have been running it on the muffs to get all the bugs worked out. I pulled the head to replace the head gasket because I reused this one. This was a new head gasket and had an hour on it when I pulled it. It was pulled because I was having a over heating issue and had already replaced the thermostat.
Is this black mark an indication of a failed head gasket? I think it is. I don't remember seeing it the first time I pulled it, but it doesn't mean it wasn't there. I did find an indentation on the ring of the head. also pictured after I sanded it down a little. I am concerned about doing much more as I know this will be an issue with the crush ring on the gasket. Am I better off taking the head to a machine shop and let them take a little off? Can I do that and be within tolerances?
Is this black mark an indication of a failed head gasket? I think it is. I don't remember seeing it the first time I pulled it, but it doesn't mean it wasn't there. I did find an indentation on the ring of the head. also pictured after I sanded it down a little. I am concerned about doing much more as I know this will be an issue with the crush ring on the gasket. Am I better off taking the head to a machine shop and let them take a little off? Can I do that and be within tolerances?
