67 Satellite 383 refresh - questions/advice

[copper67sat]

Christmas came early! Just received the Stealth aluminum heads I ordered from 440 Source. Haven't fully unpacked and inspected them, but the sure look pretty in the box!

We've been busy getting everything ready to have friends over for Easter tomorrow so progress has been a little slow. I've been cleaning parts and measuring things.

Cam journals are spot on the FSM specs. Still checking the lobes. Also measured the crank and it measures -0.010" on main and rod journals as expected.

 

[TorRed]

Just an f.y.i. 440Source recommended a std gasket saying the all steel ones don't do well over time between and iron block and the aluminum heads. At least that's what they told me 5-6 years ago when I ordered mine. Love the thread.

 

[RemCharger]

Just an f.y.i. 440Source recommended a std gasket saying the all steel ones don't do well over time between and iron block and the aluminum heads. At least that's what they told me 5-6 years ago when I ordered mine. Love the thread.

True. Some will argue they don't mind the brinneled surface, or they don't get enough miles to worry. Pretty much every single auto manufacturer is now using the favored MLS gasket. They were created for applications such as this.

 

[copper67sat]

Just an f.y.i. 440Source recommended a std gasket saying the all steel ones don't do well over time between and iron block and the aluminum heads. At least that's what they told me 5-6 years ago when I ordered mine. Love the thread.

Thanks. I have seen the same recommendation. I decided to go with Cometic head gaskets. Pricey, but they were the only ones I found in my desired thickness - 0.027", so close to steel shims.