Where do I get the little metal things that hold the headgasket in place?

[n2o-89fox]

There is 2 of them on each side of the block, on the lower end parts. I dont know what they are call but they are like a sleve to hold the headgasket in place while putting the head on. Mine is missing one and I think that might be why the headgasket was leaking when the previous owner installed the heads, he couldnt get it lined up right.
thanks for replys

 

[Mike85000]

You're not talking about the dowel pins are you? Those are for locazting the head to the top of the block. If you motor was assembled with one missing thats a bad thing.

You should be able to get some from the local engine shop.

 

[soontobefastfox]

I believe it is in this kit, I can't remember, I do know I used ford racing dowel pins

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FMS-M-6026-A302&autoview=sku

 

[TheBocSez]

You can get them from most parts stores. They are just called cylinder head dowel pins

http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip...itialvehicleId,1608202/shopping/selectZip.htm

 

[5spd GT]

Yeah, you are looking for head dowels.

The kit you listed has them in it

Also, here is another set for you...

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=TFS-51400420&autoview=sku

 

[n2o-89fox]

Awsome!! Thanks everyone! Yup they left one out and thats why I think that the gasket was leaking! Good thing the engine only has 7000 miles on it(so they say).

 

[lang williams]

do you need them if you use studs? i was missing one an just used two studs on that end.

 

[85ragtop]

Shopping thread.
Moved to talk.

 

[Mustang78]

if you're using all studs instead of bolts then you should be OK not using 1 dowel..for anybody interested i have 4 new dowels for a 351w leftover. I think they'll work with a 302 since they fit in the 302 heads

 

[Mike85000]

Doesn't make a difference whether you use studs or bolts.

The bolts don't locate the head in the exact place it needs to be.

The purpose of the bolts is to clamp the head down to the block.

The purpose of the dowels, is to locate the head. It's what a machinist would could, a locational transition fit. Don't skimp out on the dowels.

Good chance its what caused head gasket problems.

 

[n2o-89fox]

do you need them if you use studs? i was missing one an just used two studs on that end.

Mine has studs and still leaked. I ordered them from autozone and will have 3 extras if anyone needs them. but having just one dowel pin out made the head gasket sit higher on one side that the other and that is why I think mine leaked.