Recommendations for head gaskets

[toni1595]

Yes, mine is up and running pretty good,all except the idle. I have a feeling its a vacuum leak, I'll just have to track it down. I did find one hose that was unhooked from the MAP Sensor, that alone made a big difference in the idling, but it still isn't quite right. At least I did stop the overheating problem, or it seems to be holding steady now anyways.

I went with the blue side up as well on the head gaskets. That's how the originals were installed.

Toni.

[VentureDude]

Got her up and running...was back firing a bit...I forogot to hookup the brake vaccum connection and another vaccum connection at the front of the engine...Once I hooked those up it started to run smoothly....

From it sitting so long (5 months) I am afraid I need to look at the brakes.

The pedal is kinda spongy and some nasty sounds coming from the rear drums....I suspect I have a siezed brake cylinder. But it is a relief to hear the old beast running smoothly.

I would like to thank you guys for all the help with my questions. These forums are a valuable resource for any do-it yourselfer.


Cheers,
Evan