Head gasket flipped !

[Robert LaDuke]

Just thought I would post a pic or two of my recent discoveries while chasing down my top end oiling problem( No oil was getting to the head). Turns out the problem was a flipped headgasket as suggested by several cruiserheads on this board.I will be visiting the rebuilder this week with my findings. I can see how easy it would be to get the headgasket on backward. I figured a person that rebuilds engines would have known to check for an open oil port though.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

As I recall, the FSM even shows a picture of just that problem and tells you to make sure the orientation is right. I guess your guys missed that step! The same thing happened to my friends FJ60 and he ended up having to replace the head. The strange thing was, he was able to drive it to Death Valley and back (800 miles) before the ticking was very loud. The truck ran fine with good power.

 

[dd113]

I did the same thing once. Wont do it again!

 

[Robert LaDuke]

he was able to drive it to Death Valley and back (800 miles) before the ticking was very loud. The truck ran fine with good power.

I drove this one close to 1000 miles without any noticeable problems. Amazing engine.
I hope I won't have to replace the head.

 

[Texican]

I drove this one close to 1000 miles without any noticeable problems. Amazing engine.
I hope I won't have to replace the head.

You really need to dis assemble the rocker arms, I would bet the bronze bushings are gone, if so you will never get the valves adjusted.
Butch

 

[Robert LaDuke]

Thanks Texican,
I noticed lots of play in the rockers. I'm bringing the whole unit back to the machinist that made the gasket mistake. I'll be sure to have him check and repair the rockers . Thanks for the help.

 

[folsom50]

At least you got it figured out before the top end went.

 

[Robert LaDuke]

At least you got it figured out before the top end went.

True, and I've been trying to get something positive out of the experience. I'm certainly learning a lot about my engine.