Don't over do it

 

I would keep adding a pount of torque till around 72lbs. and see if you can fix it....

I have never had this problem, but it seems like when people re-use head bolts, ---- happens. I know that re-used head bolts arent as strong as new ones, so, try to tighten them down a little more...

 

they stretch.

 

im just afraid of snapping them!!!!!

 

any chance of the y8 head gasket not being completely compatable?

 

the y8 gasket should work with no problem. 98ctr

 

the Y8 gasket will work.
all i can think of
1)check cam timing?
2)correctly adjusted valve lash?
3)torked bolt in CORRECT sequeance(sp :P) ?
4)did u go WOT while checking compression?
and finally ARE YOUR SURE THE GAUGE IS WORKING?

 

So is it running? Have you started it? Any updates?

Cam timing.......ummm.....did you use copper spray? Copper spray is your friend.
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If you got coolant, fuel or in the cylinders and have not ran it yet it is normal. Dont panic about the comp #'s till you get it running first, then check it. :P

 

ok .. ... no i did not use copper spray and no i did not check the valve lash...

so are you guys saying i should just go out there and try to fire it up before i pull the head back off?