Head gasket installation

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Head gasket installation

17 Apr 2017 15:54 - 17 Apr 2017 16:24
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I just finished installing my Wiseco 72mm pistons and the cylinder. Now, I'm trying to determine which side of the head gasket goes up or whether it matters or not. I don't see any lettering on the gasket and the metal rings seem to be the same width on either side. Please help. Here's a couple of pics.
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Re: Head gasket installation

17 Apr 2017 16:21
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I go with the print facing up. Be sure it covers the front of the cam chain tunnel.
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Re: Head gasket installation

17 Apr 2017 16:22
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Are you filling the O ring groove?
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Re: Head gasket installation

17 Apr 2017 16:28
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Thanks, Steve! Yes, I'm filling the groove with RTV and trimming with a razor blade. I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.
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Re: Head gasket installation

17 Apr 2017 16:50
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I fill it with high temp copper silicon and install it wet.
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Re: Head gasket installation

18 Apr 2017 11:11
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I have another question, should the sprocket rubber dampers be trimmed level with the block or will they compress enough?
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Re: Head gasket installation

18 Apr 2017 12:15
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I leave them be. They need to be tight.
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Re: Head gasket installation

18 Apr 2017 19:11
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With my one piece head gasket and 1075cc kit, I ground my damper pads a tiny bit but not as much as I've seen written to do.
I filled my o'ring groove with high temp Ultra Black and sprayed both sides of my head gasket with a thin coat of Copper Coat sealer. Assembled it all tacky.
So far, and thousand of miles later, no unusual cam or chain noise and no leaks!!
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Re: Head gasket installation

18 Apr 2017 19:17 - 18 Apr 2017 19:18
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Thanks for the help!... Got the cylinder head installed and everything torqued to spec. Now it's time to degree the cams....
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