[PrehistoricPredator]

So issue found

 

[PrehistoricPredator]

If the mating services aren't perfectly flat, they might have tried to seal it up like that. Not the proper way, but it's a quick fix to sell.

Well fixing it now!

 

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I need to move a dowel they have two in between the valve cover and head. I want to move one to the cylinder and head. Per the manual shows. How do I remove one? I’m guessing this will help keep the head gasket in place

 

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I need to move a dowel they have two in between the valve cover and head. I want to move one to the cylinder and head. Per the manual shows. How do I remove one? I’m guessing this will help keep the head gasket in place

@Montana @Sixpack577 @QuadManiac

 

[PrehistoricPredator]

Are you looking to remove the dowel? If so, find a drill bit that fits the inner diameter of the dowels snuggly. Then take a pliers and carefully remove it. The drill bit makes it so you don't crush the dowel. Make sure you use the smooth end that goes into the drill chuck, not the drill bit itself if that makes sense.

Thank you I would of crushed it

 

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Can I add yamabond to both sides of the head gasket and valve cover gasket. Light layer both sides?

 

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Alrighty!

 

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Yes it is. Can’t afford a new cylinder at the moment

 

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Looks like I’ll be looking for a new OEM cylinder.

 

[PrehistoricPredator]

Josh Webb on Facebook marketplace has multiple 660 part outs. He's got an OEM cylinder for $75 right now. Really not gonna beat that price anywhere.

Can you send link

 

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Dang can’t find it

 

[PrehistoricPredator]

Found

Increase your search radius higher. He's in Ohio.

Found it buying it!

 

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Question. I have bolts E2 and D2 115&10mm that go down and just spin. They do go in but only so far. I guess new bolts are an order. Are they a particular type? Or can I go over to autozone and get a 115 and 130mm ?

This is the same corner the gasket gave out. I’m guessing this was the culprit.

 

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Excellent. You would have regretted that Chinese cylinder

On its way

 

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It's not the bolts, it's the threaded holes.
The bolts are steel, the threaded holes are alumimum...and easily stripped out, which is the problem.
This is why a torque wrench is so important, to prevent over tightening fasteners and damaging threads.
You need a new cylinder head And matching cover anyway, since that one is broken.

What size are the bolts? I know the length but not the circumference

 

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What size of head gasket do you guys use or recommend ? Cometic has so many different thicknesses. I will be swapping the niche cylinder out for the OEM soon

 

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Also, if I wanted to go with a Wiseco pistons what size would I go with and will it fit in the OEM setup?

 

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What’s a good pipe system? I want to keep my big gun muffler

 

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Aftermarket head pipes aren't going to make a big difference, especially on a stock or near stock engine, as most of the restriction is in the stock muffler.
If I was going to replace them, I'de look for stainless steel or aluminim, just for a cleaner look without rust.
I would use a heat sheild too, as you will Definately feel the difference if you remove it.
There are many generic heat shields on ebay that go on with included hose-clamps.

I have the big three right now. Next will be hot cam. Would you go hot cam two or three?

 

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I have the big three right now. Next will be hot cam. Would you go hot cam two or three?

I can’t seem to find any OEM head gaskets