Head gasket replacement on my Kama TS354C

[zogman]

They sell straight edges for this. Basicly lay it on the head surface the long way, and make sure you cannot slide feeler blades of a certain size under the straight edge anywhere and you have a good flat head surface.
A warped head can cause repeat gasket failure. You should be fine, dont worry about it unless the gasket fails again then you need to check it and get it milled if out of spec. Specs depend on how long the head is because that makes a difference on how much warpage the head bolts can make up for with clamp load but most are close to the same spec. Usually what warps a head is severe over heating.

Thanks for the info Schmalts, I'm hoping the problem was something that originated with the Chinese installer not the milling machine! I know I never let it get into the red and it had the problem from the beginning. I have run it for approx. 2 hours and it has been really strong with zero temp change. If it does come back I guess WC rob will get his pictures!

 

[mmacaluso]

Hi, Where did you buy the head gasket from? I've been looking for one for 2 weeks and was not lucky in my search...

 

[Affordable]

Call Artrac Tractor In Ark. ,talk to Chip he will fix you up

888-504-8980

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