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What to install when putting in head

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jlgeclipsegsx

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Jan 4, 2011
Moorhead, Minnesota
Hey I am in the middle of getting a different head since i bent my valves, and I have a list of things to get that will go in when I install the head. I was wondering if I am missing anything.

So far I have these items added to my cart

Cometic complete top end engine gasket set...
includes
- Valve Cover Set
- Intake Manifold Set
- Exhaust Manifold Set
- Cam Seal Set
- Water Outlet Gasket
- Intake/Exhaust Valve Stem Seal

Mitsubishi OEM organic head gasket
ARP head studs
OEM water pump
Power Enterprise timing belt
BS Elim kit

And at the moment I am looking around for a head to buy. So let me know if I am missing anything or something doesnt seem right. And also to add when i was on MAP, It said ARP head studs and a Mitsubishi oem organic head gasket dont work together and that i have to buy a mls gasket but I am not getting the head or block resurfaced.
 
to clean the block ..

try this method
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cylinder-head-short-block/413772-how-clean-head-gasket-surface.html

to keep grit and debris from the rings, rotate the engine to mid stroke, and take wheel bearing grease, put a thick amount around the top of the bore, then pack some around the top of the piston to the cylinder bore.

when toy are done cleaning the hed gasket surface, take clean paper towels/rags wipe out the grease, then rotate the engine over a bit and wipe out the rest of the grease.

the grease will trap/hold the grit and gasket material.
 
Also I have to sand off the nicks from when the valves hit the piston, how do i make sure i dont get any flakes all over?

bring the piston you want to work on to TDC, then seal the piston to deck with wheel bearing grease, tape off or stuff rags on the pston that are at BDC.
 
^^^ This.

And also pick up one of these to use in an air grinder. These alumina zirconia pieces are absolutely perfect for deburring the dings in pistons. They don't remove too much material at once like a carbide bit can, and they leave a very smooth finish. These are found at any hardware store for around $1-2.

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