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Topic: Gasket discussion
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1020
From: Orlando
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-10-2003 10:26 AM
   
I use copper head gaskets on the Motor Sport 351W block in the 68 Stang and the block O'ringed as well. I think the head gaskets are about .042"I don't know much about steel shim head gaskets, however I've read it's not recommended to use them in conjunction with aluminum heads... is this true? Also, what header gasket is most popular nowadays? On intakes I use a bead of black silicone at both ends with no end gaskets, I��ve never had an oil leak out of the intake manifold with this method. I also use one peace ��Ford truck�� oil pan gasket that works real well and easy to change when checking bearings.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3817
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-10-2003 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by Buster:
Also, what header gasket is most popular nowadays?
Mr.Gasket Ultra Seal, with a real thin bead of hi-temp silicone on both sides. Snug the header bolts down again after the motor is hot, and again after you drive it the first few times. You'll never have a leaky header gasket again 
I use anti-seize on my header bolts, along with the above procedure. They don't back out at all 
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1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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ukracer
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: South Wales UK
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 12-11-2003 07:54 AM
Here in the UK, we had an aluminium V8 for decades made by Rover. Basically it was the old 215 Buick engine with revisions. This engine had steel shim head gaskets and was very reliable with no unusual head gasket problems. HTH
Cheers, Martin.
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1020
From: Orlando
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-12-2003 09:46 PM
Has anyone used Felpro wire-loc head gaskets with the reciever grove in the head? If so, whats your opinion of them...
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