O-ringed block headgasket change?

[Mike B.]

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Originally posted by theskeptic Ok, I have this motor that's been o-ringed. When I change the headgasket does the brass (?) wire I see around each cylinder need to be replaced or can it be used multiple times? This is the first time the head has been off the motor. If it needs to be replaced, where can I get this wire and what's the proper way to remove the old stuff and install the new?

It's stainless steel safety wire and it should be .032". You don't have to change it but if you're dying to you can. Just get a can of safety wire from most places that sell aviation or racing supplies, cut to length and install. LRE says to use a dab of CYA glue if you have a hard time getting it to stay in place.

[JDIZZ]

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Originally posted by Mike B. It's stainless steel safety wire and it should be .032". You don't have to change it but if you're dying to you can. Just get a can of safety wire from most places that sell aviation or racing supplies, cut to length and install. LRE says to use a dab of CYA glue if you have a hard time getting it to stay in place.

Not all of us use stainless, I use copper. If it was brass in color, it may be a brass or copper wire.

[Mike B.]

Interesting. I've never heard of that. Doesn't the copper just mash down flat?

[JDIZZ]

No, it just makes an indentation in the fire ring of the head gasket.

Merry Christmas all!