17-09-2020, 09:23 AM
Hi All
After only about 50 miles or so the head gasket on the Brookfields is showing signs of failing. This manifests itself in oil blowing up through the threads on the central head stud. I’ve read another thread which suggested removing the head stud sealing the washer and threads, torque back up and hftb (hope for the best). Which I have now done. I have a brand new Ricardo head and the block had a light skim before assembly. I used a light smear of grease on both surfaces of a HC gasket before torquing down to 20 ftlb.
The engine is running well, ticking over very evenly at quite low revs so I’m in no hurry to take head off yet BUT.... I think I should get a spare gasket for when I do decide to investigate further.
Question what head gasket do people use for a Ricardo head? David Cochrane sells specific Ricardo gaskets but is out of stock. When I built the engine several sources recommended a standard HC gasket but I’d like a wider view if possible?
Cheers
Howard
After only about 50 miles or so the head gasket on the Brookfields is showing signs of failing. This manifests itself in oil blowing up through the threads on the central head stud. I’ve read another thread which suggested removing the head stud sealing the washer and threads, torque back up and hftb (hope for the best). Which I have now done. I have a brand new Ricardo head and the block had a light skim before assembly. I used a light smear of grease on both surfaces of a HC gasket before torquing down to 20 ftlb.
The engine is running well, ticking over very evenly at quite low revs so I’m in no hurry to take head off yet BUT.... I think I should get a spare gasket for when I do decide to investigate further.
Question what head gasket do people use for a Ricardo head? David Cochrane sells specific Ricardo gaskets but is out of stock. When I built the engine several sources recommended a standard HC gasket but I’d like a wider view if possible?
Cheers
Howard