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Old 06-01-2005, 01:33 PM
Hemi Henry Hemi Henry is offline
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Hey Guys
Has anyone done their own o ring install? I have had it done before but want to try it myself this time.I alrady have the block o ringed and the proper wire and copper head gaskets but unsure how to install. How does the wire go in and stay in and does it have to have a end gap like a piston ring? Do I coat both sides of the head gasket and with what? I am building a mild blown early 331 hemi for some nostalgia racing.

Thanks for all your help
Derrick
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Old 06-01-2005, 02:40 PM
John Kunkel John Kunkel is offline
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If the ring groove is properly sized, it should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the wire and the wire will need to be pounded into the groove with a plastic hammer. I have always used piano wire ("G" string) for mine.

I always cut the wire ends at a straight angle and butt the ends together (little or no gap) and position the gap away from the centerline of the bores.

I spray a liberal coat of Coppercoat gasket sealer on both sides.
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