mikmaze
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we all read about em, dread havin em.. how bout a way to possibly end head gasket problems.
the head gasket lives a harsh life, in the region of the engine where the highest pressures exist. we run studs that cost tons of money, retorque often, run fire rings, but try as we might, we still loose head gaskets.
how bout moving the gasket from the hihges pressure location, to the lowest location in the mix?
I am talking about shortening the block height, and increasing the head depth to the point that the piston never leaves the head. rings would do as they always do, hold their own. yes the head would be expensive, but what isn't ? you guys know what I mean ? idea is foggy to me, but should be a workable item alignment would be critical, but tell a cnc machine where to put the holes, and it does so with little fuss. if I was worth a spit with any cad programs I would include pics, but o well, thoughts will have to do.
the head gasket lives a harsh life, in the region of the engine where the highest pressures exist. we run studs that cost tons of money, retorque often, run fire rings, but try as we might, we still loose head gaskets.
how bout moving the gasket from the hihges pressure location, to the lowest location in the mix?
I am talking about shortening the block height, and increasing the head depth to the point that the piston never leaves the head. rings would do as they always do, hold their own. yes the head would be expensive, but what isn't ? you guys know what I mean ? idea is foggy to me, but should be a workable item alignment would be critical, but tell a cnc machine where to put the holes, and it does so with little fuss. if I was worth a spit with any cad programs I would include pics, but o well, thoughts will have to do.