GT 40 Cyclinder Head Install

Tank86 · February 8th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Just purchased a set of slightly used GT40 cylinder heads, and i have never done a project this big. DO i just bolt them onto where the original heads were, or do i need to invest in something else to make this happen (besides new gaskets)?

69fastback · February 8th, 2011, 12:24 PM

I would put new head bolts in, and you will need to measure to make sure you have the correct length pushrods. It's very important that the valvetrain geometry is correct.

StangBanger302 · February 8th, 2011, 01:05 PM

I would have the heads checked out by a machine shop as well. Jst for peace of mind...If you have a bad valve or spring, your motor goers bye-bye.

February 8th, 2011, 10:27 AM	#1
Tank86 Newbie 1986 GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	GT 40 Cyclinder Head Install Just purchased a set of slightly used GT40 cylinder heads, and i have never done a project this big. DO i just bolt them onto where the original heads were, or do i need to invest in something else to make this happen (besides new gaskets)?

February 8th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#2
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,565 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would put new head bolts in, and you will need to measure to make sure you have the correct length pushrods. It's very important that the valvetrain geometry is correct. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

February 8th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#3
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would have the heads checked out by a machine shop as well. Jst for peace of mind...If you have a bad valve or spring, your motor goers bye-bye. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

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