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h. Install cylinder heads.
(1) Wipe head gasket mating surfaces clean.
NOTE
Use gasket with standard white grommets, 0.097 0.103 in. (2.463 2.616 mm) thick, if
water holes are free of erosion. Use black grommets, 0.107 0.113 in. (2.717 2.870
mm) thick, if there is evidence of erosion. No special grommet retainers are used.
(2) Install new head gasket over dowel pins so word "TOP" on gasket is visible.
CAUTION
CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MUST HAVE LETTERS "NT" FORGED ON THEIR HEADS.
DO NOT USE ANY SUBSTITUTE BOLTS WHICH MAY BREAK UNDER HIGH HEAT
LOAD.
(3) Lubricate entire cylinder head bolt with rust preventive lubricant. Make sure to allow excess lubricant to drip
from bolt.
(4) Install two guide studs in block.
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