Deck height and head gasket checking

Mark Yacavone · 01-22-2011, 12:41 AM

Usually, they'll just check the deck height at the center in conjunction with doing the stroke measurement. Remember, they're just looking for a number that's over the spec.
Also , they will usually measure the gasket at those same three points. Being a Pontiac builder ,you probably torque the middle two bolts an extra five lbs, but if the other two pts are 1-2 thou over, they'll give you that number.
You don't want to cut it that close anyway though.

01-22-2011, 12:41 AM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,123 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: Deck height and head gasket checking Usually, they'll just check the deck height at the center in conjunction with doing the stroke measurement. Remember, they're just looking for a number that's over the spec. Also , they will usually measure the gasket at those same three points. Being a Pontiac builder ,you probably torque the middle two bolts an extra five lbs, but if the other two pts are 1-2 thou over, they'll give you that number. You don't want to cut it that close anyway though. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers