Crusty320 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I’m 90%sure I blew the head gasket on my 320 there’s a place bout 6hrs form me that will cut a new one and install it for a pretty hefty payment. Not trying to cheap out on this truck but is there a better option? I couldn’t find and generic replacement ones but I could have missed something. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 If this is an e series engine which I think you said it is somewhere, have a look at this write up.... https://forums.nicoclub.com/e-1-engine-rebuild-parts-info-t595575.html Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 E-1 the E was earlier prior to '61. The E-1 was the basis of the later mid '60s J series. Bet a J series head gasket will fit. Drain the coolant, disconnect anything connected to the head, lift the push rods out and unbolt it. You should be able to lift it with the manifolds and carburetor on it to save time. Get the old gasket out and compare to a J13 head gasket. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 But first... what makes you think the head gasket is blown???? Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 27 Report Share Posted March 27 I bet an MG Midget or MGB gasket would fit. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crusty320 Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 On 3/27/2024 at 12:55 PM, datzenmike said: But first... what makes you think the head gasket is blown???? There condensation in the engine and there’s white smoke when it’s running Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 pull the spark plugs out and youll know which cylinder is sucking in the water. The you plug will be CLEAN!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
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