newbie questions

[kcmo_guy]

have an 86 Chevy Silverado w/ 305 5.0 4BBR. I need to replace a few gaskets on the cyl heads. Do I just unbolt the heads and put new gasket on? Is it that easy? What all is involved?

Thanks

[Henry Rifle]

The short answer is NO, it is not that easy. Buy the Hanes manual for your motor, or pick up a paperback from one of the major bookstores on rebuilding a small block Chevy.

I'm not trying to avoid your question, but in the long run, that may be the best answer you could get.

[MI2600]

When you say "a few gaskets on the heads", are you talking about the head gaskets, intake gaskets, or valve cover gaskets?

I would recommend Vizard's book, "How to Rebuild a Small Block Chevy" as an ideal primer for the price. It essentially breaks down procedures, even if you're not doing a total rebuild, and has some excellent pics. Plus, it fits just about all SBCs.