The cylinder head is a vital part of many internal combustion engines. Along with a head gasket and rubber grommets, it seals the cylinders of the engine, ensuring its fuel intake, combustion, cooling and lubrication are all in working order.
Category: Cylinder Head Tips
How to Tell if Your Cylinder Head is Bad
How do you know if you need a new cylinder head for your vehicle? Every engine is due for repairs from time to time. Among the most important pieces of most engines is the cylinder head, which, if damaged, can prove increasingly perilous the longer it goes unrepaired. Here are some warning signs and symptoms which may be caused by cylinder head damage.
Ford 302 Small Block Engines and Cylinder Heads
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of a legend’s debut, the Ford 302 small block engine. Through many generations and different names, from the 302 Windsor to the 302 “Boss” engine, this 302 line of high-performance powerhouse from Ford Motor was a quantum leap in muscle car engine technology at the time.
Ford V10 Cylinder Head Replacement and Engine History
The Ford V10 engine was originally used in primarily Ford trucks as an alternative to diesel. Ford V10 engines were most popular for use in commercial trucks that included motor homes, shuttles and panel vans. It was also found in some 3/4 and 1 ton pickups, medium duty vans and chassis cabs. Because so many trucks and vans in the United States (and around the world) have a V10 engine, replacing and / or rebuilding these cylinder heads is often required as these trucks and engines age.
