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Posted by chrisnj [68.39.48.179] on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 00:23:25 :
In Reply to: Flat washers under head bolts? posted by Tim Holloway [69.54.28.229] on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 21:48:52 :
I've been told by a very wise Power Wagon mechanic (age 95 this year)they should be there for torque assistance. The bolts can snap from time to time and this somehow keeps that from happening. I believe him because he taught me how to change a head gasket nearly blindfolded, in the dark. "Can't get home after a fire in the middle of the night if the head gasket is blown, and who wants to stay here!" I distinctly remember him saying that on a hot August night while beating mosquitos and pine flies off. Sugar sand is no fun in August to sleep on, so I began turning wrenches real fast! There was always a head gasket survival kit on our state trucks, never went anywhere without one. To this day, I still carry everything needed when going on a long trip, weather in the woods or on the highway.