If that is a fel pro 8554PT head gasket I can tell you they are very thick gasket. Their compressed thickness is .050. So you will likely have a drop in compression. Also not necessary to replace head bolts on a ford FE. They are very large bolts & can be used for sevral rebuilds without loosing their stretch.
It’s a crate motor from the 80’s I was told. Looks good and well taken care of. It’s used as a work truck for hauling fall tree branches and other things house maintenance related. Hopefully the compression doesn’t cause too much of a power loss but I do respect fel pro gaskets. Thanks for all the info though 🤙
If that is a fel pro 8554PT head gasket I can tell you they are very thick gasket. Their compressed thickness is .050. So you will likely have a drop in compression.
Also not necessary to replace head bolts on a ford FE. They are very large bolts & can be used for sevral rebuilds without loosing their stretch.
Also, those pistons look more like 390 pistons than 352 pistons?
It’s a crate motor from the 80’s I was told. Looks good and well taken care of. It’s used as a work truck for hauling fall tree branches and other things house maintenance related. Hopefully the compression doesn’t cause too much of a power loss but I do respect fel pro gaskets. Thanks for all the info though 🤙
Need a buddy to hold it! Im on my way!
Can’t wait 🫡
The Ford 10 bolt design you see here was copied directly by GM for the LS engines. LOL LOL LOL
Really?? I like that more than the 15 bolts my 98 vortec engine has lol