Head gasket woes

[Illahe]

I was taught real early that bending steel (beam type wrench) does not go out of calibration. Steel strength just does not change. So I rarely use my click-type but have it...well...not sure why I have it!!

If I was not just a hobbyist and needed it to do faster/prod work, I'd for sure use click-type wrenches and get them calibrated often.

Glad the OP found the issue!

Picked up some ARP studs for another build. Aluminum heads with La oiling. Anyone have experience with the stud and the restriction its use imposes on top end oiling.

Thank you.

 

[CRUZE 418]

I have no problem. Studs and trick flow heads, oiling through rocker shafts.

 

[Newbomb Turk]

If you are really worried about it you can drill the bolt hole 1/16 larger and send it.

If not, just send it.