So.. you used a steel hammer, instead of brass or any other softer tool. Does this make a difference? I’ve only seen brass contact those wires, from other o-ring companies.
Ya don’t send your shit there. At the last close up you can see flat spots since he didn’t use a soft hammer like a brass one then he used a chisel which probably marred the block where it will probably leak. Make a template with a string or paper and pencil trace it then put the wire against it and cut it not on the block.
Cool. I had no idea that was done by hand. Shops charge a fortune for this and probably takes them a total of two hrs to do two heads. I bought a set from Ucf and all there heads are o-ringed
That’s the first manual job I’ve seen most use an actual programmed machine but I’m sure that’s how they started neither way is right or wrong long as measurements are on point
I'm actually surprised a hammer was used at all. I would have expected them to be pressed in somehow. As unforgiving as the 6.0 is, that would concern me if it were my heads.
@@dirkwagy9838 could you use this for the receiver groove in the block or is that not needed? Have always seen or told need the receiver groove? Thanks in advance
So.. you used a steel hammer, instead of brass or any other softer tool.
Does this make a difference?
I’ve only seen brass contact those wires, from other o-ring companies.
The hammer never hits the cylinder head.
Unless you are careless.
Ya don’t send your shit there. At the last close up you can see flat spots since he didn’t use a soft hammer like a brass one then he used a chisel which probably marred the block where it will probably leak. Make a template with a string or paper and pencil trace it then put the wire against it and cut it not on the block.
We have done thousands with zero failure rate on our O-ringing of 6.0 and 6.4 cylinder heads.
Thanks for your perception.
Exactly what I just posted. When I saw the steel hammer I was blown the fuck away.
All that “precision” thrown away.
What type of head gasket -fel-pro -oem- ?
I am reffere cing this being do e on an LS head (aluminum) and cast iron block and would be using a copper head gasket.
Thanks again.
Do you still do these and where are you located at?
Will this cut sufficienty deep to install the hoops instead of the wire? Thanks
How do you figure that wire length?
Or do you just lay it in there and cut by eye?
Thanks!
Mark
We have a template that gets us close and then trim to fit.
@@dirkwagy9838 Dirk, where did you get this toy?
I have to do them in my CNC, but with this, I could spin it off to the shop help.
Thanks!
Mark
Cool. I had no idea that was done by hand. Shops charge a fortune for this and probably takes them a total of two hrs to do two heads. I bought a set from Ucf and all there heads are o-ringed
Marc Lewis gotta pay for that fancy tool somehow lol.
That’s the first manual job I’ve seen most use an actual programmed machine but I’m sure that’s how they started neither way is right or wrong long as measurements are on point
Marc Lewis how did you like those heads I’m thinking on getting me a pair for my 6.0 I just bought.
thanks for that Jody
I need this done to me cylinder heads. How can I contact you. Thank you.
Luis- Call us at 866-766-9955. Thank you
Should be using brass......
Sits how far from the block?
Not sure if you are talking about the protrusion of the wire? If so it .007-.008 above the surface of the cylinder head.
Dirk Wagy thanks, permanent head gasket fix?
I wouldn't say its a permanent fix but certainly helps with the issues from only having 10 head bolts.
Shouldn't you be using a brass hammer?
Was thinking that to
We have used a brass hammer and a leather hammer in the past. We found no damage to the stainless wire by tapping in with a steel hammer.
Was thinking more if you slipped and dinged the block/head
No
I'm actually surprised a hammer was used at all. I would have expected them to be pressed in somehow. As unforgiving as the 6.0 is, that would concern me if it were my heads.
So, when you see oringed heads priced hundreds more than non oringed, you know you are over paying
We charge $100.00 per head. The fixture is a few thousand plus labor costs. I believe we have a fair price. Others may not? Thank you for the comment.
@@dirkwagy9838 could you use this for the receiver groove in the block or is that not needed? Have always seen or told need the receiver groove? Thanks in advance
Like a chalk board making noise
Why such a small o'ring? Why not bigger? Like .125 instead of .32? Bigger is almost always bigger unless you're talking about woman.
An alternative is to not buy a 6.0 or 6.4 Diesel period....
duramax blow head gasket i too.....just saying
Butch Cassidy well you then your a ceap ass