How to install cylinder head - 200 C.I. Inline 6 Ford

[@donm8856]

Just a suggestion, I used your idea of using old head bolts for location studs, the only change i made is i used a hack saw to cut the tops so a screw driver can be used to remove them. Came out real easy when I put the head back on my 6 banger, wish putting the head on was as easy!!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Oh nice! Then you can thread them all the way down. That's a great idea. And Ya they are a beast to lift down over those studs arent they?

[@blbenson8548]

Yes!! Keep them nice gloves going!! Great video as always. Thank you!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Of course thank you!

[@prometheusproject4217]

Thank you

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You're very welcome

[@fordsixperformancechannel4421]

Nicely done!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Hey thanks!

[@tomarthur676]

Very helpful.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Thank you!

[@bikeclochard]

How do you clean the pidton tops? With a drill and brush?

[@richardgutierrez6229]

Good stuff

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Thank you

[@jdb-lu3bp]

Unbreakable engine!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Truth!

[@mrfixit8776]

I was wondering if I can reuse my ol' lifters after having my 200 head milled and rebuilt. What to look for to see if my ol' lifters are still good to reuse? If you think replacement is the best option then which company should I get the new lifters from. Great video and easy to understand :)

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

So typically I would recommend new lifters since you're already there and new lifters are inexpensive. I usually get Melling lifters. You can look to see if any of them are collapsed. Assuming you have hydraulic lifters.

[@andrewaustin6020]

I have a 68 pulled the head today and it has flat top pistons did they come factory or no?

[@bumberbuddy9145]

Planning my 144ci rebuild and want to change the valve seats. Are the valve seats replaceable on these heads?

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Yes, your machine shop should be able to handle it. I would suggest hardened seats to handle today's modern fuels.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Most I've know let their lifters set in a bucket of oil over night before installing

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Yup that's one way to do it. If you want to adjust your valves correctly though, you don't want your lifters to be pumped up with oil 👍

[@bobsue3639]

how would you adjust the valves if the lifters are filled with oil?

[@96corvette]

Great video. Did you have the head milled down to make up for the thicker head gasket?

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Thank you. Yes this cylinder head was milled a small amount.

[@johnclinton1297]

@@AlfsMustangGarage
When you say small amount...I'll assume you didn't mean. 075....whats a small amount?? . Im looking for 9:1 or better compression. My 64 Falcon 200 is ready for head rebuild. Should I also ask the rebuilder to give me 1.5 & 1.75 intake & exhaust valves along with the steel sears ?

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Are you talking about when I have the heads milled? That one was milled 0.001" but over it's 50 year history, I wouldn't know how much has been taken off.

[@bobkurmis5347]

Great video. Those 200 heads are tough to put on by yourself. A lot of weight. The locating studs are genius!!!! Makes life a lot easier.
What did you use to clean the tops of the pistons and deck.
Also did you bleed the lifters before installing them.
Looking forward to the next video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Oh hi Bob! They are indeed tough. Long and heavy! Ya the locating studs work great as long as you don't thread them down all the way. I did that the first time and then realized they were too short to extract. So the head had to come back off and then on again. As far as the lifters go I'm not sure what you mean by bleed them. Are you install them empty that way it's better for performing the valve adjustment.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Oh and the tops of the pistons and block, I used brake clean, soft brissle brushes, and microfiber towels 👍

[@bobkurmis5347]

@@AlfsMustangGarage thanks for the response. The way I was taught many years ago (not saying it was the correct way lol) was to check the lifter like you showed for movement then place the lifter in motor oil so it was submerged and then slowly compress the lifter with a push rod until all the air was removed from the lifter. Like I say is this correct or needed, I have no idea. I was shown this when I built my first small block Chevy in 1982 lol. Wow I’m old 😝😝
I have to take my head to the machine shop, I’ll ask him and see if I’ve been doing this all these years for nothing. See what you can come up with too.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

So you were taught the exact same way as me for lifters and valve adjustments. I have since learned a much better way. I definitely do not pump new lifters full of oil. When you make your valve adjustment on a rock solid lifter that is full of oil, that pre-load is going to be on the valve rather than the lifter plunger if that makes sense. Check out this video, ruclips.net/video/5EGlb_VpTAw/видео.html
This guy explains it the best but I've also talked to many top engine builders, and this is what they all say.

[@bobkurmis5347]

@@AlfsMustangGarage awesome. Learning something new is a good thing. Thank you for hooking me up with the video. See you can teach an old guy new tricks lol.
It definitely makes sense. With a loaded lifter there is a lot of force on the valve.

[@colindonahue4205]

When you took the head off in the previous video you said there was no compression in 2 chambers. What ended up being the issue with the head? I have a 66 200 and will be upgrading to the aluminum head soon. Keep up the great videos.... need more for the 200 engines.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Thanks! The valves ended up being burned up on that. I agree, we do need more in line 6 info. I will film at the next opportunity. I do have a 200 on a stand that needs a complete rebuild. So one of these days I get around to that. Thanks for commenting and subscribing.

[@johnclinton1297]

I have been looking for an aluminum head for my 64 200 inline six. Vintage inlines are outvof stock with a price of 2,250.00 for the head & exhaust. Deep pockets!! Where can I purchase an aluminum head ? I've scoured the internet to no avail...

[@colindonahue4205]

Over a year on the list and then a year after I paid...well worth the wait. Got it from vintage inlines. Wait time will be going down due to new foundry and machine shop. Contact Matt and get in the list

[@johnclinton1297]

@@colindonahue4205
I'm on the list...but there's no telling how long until this new foundry will take on these parts. Its a big investment.

[@mrfixit8776]

Where did you get the new head bolts. I'm thinking if I should reuse my bolts or go with a new set.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Nothing wrong with re using if they are in good shape but I got mine from National Parts Depot.

[@mrfixit8776]

@@AlfsMustangGarage Will I need to put some oil on the head bolt threads before torquing them.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

No. I do not.

[@sikusuyu]

The torque settings, are they your preference or from a ford handbook? Sorry I just really want to make sure I do it right😭

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

All of my torque specs for inline 6 engines I get from this website here. They are a great resource I have found. fordsix.com/ci/SmallSixSpecs.html#TorqueSpecs

[@sikusuyu]

@@AlfsMustangGarage thank you!!

[@timross9554]

So is there any particular reason you didn't follow the exact torque sequence on the fordsix website, and did you have any issues with the sequence you used?

[@bikeclochard]

Hey Alf, how did you make sure when cleaning the top surface that nothing drops into the lifter bores (especially when the old cam is still in)? Is there any trick or do you just also blow them out after cleaning? Thanks!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

So what I typically do is insert small microfiber towels inside of there to prevent anything getting in there. When I'm done I'll use my shop vacuum to suck out debris that has collected and simultaneously pull the rags out.

[@bikeclochard]

Thank you, that sounds good, will try that :)

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You're welcome, just make sure you use the microfiber towels 👍

[@bikeclochard]

One last question, what do you do to clean clogged water ports in the block? Do you press in the block and disassemble the oil pan to clean the junk out?
And thanks again for all your infos on the inline six, they help a lot!!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You're welcome. Honestly, I've never dealt with anything too crazy. But what I've done in the past is essentially take the bare block to the machine shop for a chem clean. Usually isn't 100% going to clean every nook and cranny buy that's usually the remedy I go. I know that usually means an engine rebuild but sometimes that's the only option. Thanks for subscribing and don't hesitate to ask more questions 👍