What I can say from experience with my 216 is that with a modern head gasket, re-torquing after the initial running revealed values that were down 20 ft-lbs. I have experienced that the seveal times I have had it apart. The gaskets were the composite type with the metal rings.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!