FuzzyDiceRule

i was cleaning off the block, and noticed i lost a dowel pin. when i took it apart, i made sure they were all there, so i have no idea what happened to it

my question is, since im going to be using head studs instead of bolts, do i need to keep the dowel pins in there?

ctgreddy

i would just go pick one up from an auto store they're cheap.

mjr46

yes you need the dowl pins it centers and holds gasket in place and look to see if it isn't stuck in one of the heads you removed

FuzzyDiceRule

its not, i made sure it was there when i removed them, i probably knocked it out when i was cleaning it



the fel-pro gasket kit i bought has what looks like dowel pins, anyone know if they are or not?

ctgreddy

i had 1011's and they didn't have dowel pins, i didn't think about them, put the gaskets on and torqued it down, needless to say i ruined that set of gaskets, then got 9333's and they didn't have any "built in" either, had to tear apart the old motor to get those out. so i'm pretty sure ur gaskets don't have them in it.

mjr46

I was cleaning up my mess of mustang extra bolts in various boxes the other day and noticed 3 of them..but that won't help you way out here[:@]

94StinkinLincoln

a local parts store might be able to order them, a local shop better have one lying around lol

Foxracin

I got a pack of 4 for like a dollar and some change at Oreillys.

FuzzyDiceRule

i ordered some at kragen, will be here tomorrow along with my other heatercore hose