470 Overheat

[dan4836]

I already pulled the head off and took it to a machine shop. He showed me the area he thinks the head gasket was leaking and he thinks it is causing the overheat.

I will be putting everything back together later this week and test rid is scheduled for Sunday...I will keep you posted.

[aussie]

I think most guys on here recommend using a genuine head gasket

[spareparts]

I don't think the Ford gasket will work on the 3.7, it doesn't seal the open deck.

[jaysea]

is your exhaust riser closed up with rust scale ,ive been running a 470 for years ,never had a over heating problem, but changed the hole exhaust system a few years back

[aussie]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I don't think the Ford gasket will work on the 3.7, it doesn't seal the open deck.

thanks SPARES for clearing that up

[dan4836]

I am installing the machined head tomorrow...machine shop said it was warped. Also, installing new riser. Between these two items, overheat issue should be resolved.

I will let you guys know after test run on Sunday.

[aussie]

Has your engine got flat top pistons or dished ones

[dan4836]

Dished pistons