Checking Cylinder Heads for Cracks and Straightness, Project Brutus, Episode 14

In this video we check cylinder heads for our 7.3 liter IDI turbo diesel build. We check them for cracks with magnetic particle testing or magnafluxing and then check them for cracks with dye penetrant testing, also known as zyglo testing, another method of non-destructive testing. We also use a straightedge to check to see if the cylinder heads are warped. In addition, we inspect the bore of our 7.3 IDI block to see if it has a ridge or not.
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[@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair]

This series may as well be the engine re-buiding 101 that i truly so desperaely needed. The visual learning aid makes it all click. Big thanks from eastern KY!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Glad you find the videos helpful! Scott

[@MichaelJordan-jv6ic]

That was quite interesting! Thank you.

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Glad you enjoyed it, Michael.

[@montanacole8968]

Love the series! Ive watched every video so far! keep up the good work!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Glad you enjoy it, Montana! Thanks, Scott

[@moof7010]

i might have missed it earlier - you say back home in Texas - where are you now and why doing this resto not on "home turf" - just started watching you this weekend - love the old body style FORDs

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Hi Moof - I'm active duty Army and doing my last tour in northern Virginia before headed back home to San Antonio this summer. Thanks for the question, Scott

[@keato02]

Love the series so far. Im contemplating doing my 7.3 as well. But i find it hard to source a kit. Got a 89 van with the 7.3, 250k miles on it, doing a transmission rebuild first this summer, no problems with the engine but it would suck to rebuild the transmission only to have engine problems shortly after.
Good luck on your build!

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks, Niklas! Good luck with the trans rebuild! Scott

[@ydocproductions5593]

Very informative and interesting content as always Scott! I know you have more work that needs to be done to the heads, but I was sorry to see all those cracks in the head. Seems like you can’t catch a break LOL! Looking forward to the next video take care 👍

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

Thanks for the comment, YDOC! I was bummed to see the crack between the valves on the '88 head, but the other cracks in the pre-cups aren't a big deal. Still trying to figure out my next move; more cylinder head details coming up in the next video. Scott

[@tinnytomcat]

Man I had to replace the ones on my 6.9 it only had small cracks on both heads but I didn't want to risk it. I got arp head studs for future turbo install, the heads weight a ton I had to climb in the engine bay 😅

[@THEBULLETPROOFGARAGE]

I'll go with ARP head studs as well. Agree - the heads are HEAVY! thanks for the comment, Scott

[@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair]

Yikes, if these weigh as much as the 7.3 power stroke heads (I believe, yes?) That means you manhandled 115 lb heads onto that bloc by hand?! You monster! I will personally use a crane for removal and install if I can ever get my hands on another one of these beautiful beasties. I am no monster of a man though. Lol I pray for your back. 😅