09-23-2014, 10:33 AM | #1 |
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Head Gasket
Where can I find the BEST brand head gasket for a 59AB on the east coast?
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09-23-2014, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Any Napa store in your neighborhood.
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09-23-2014, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Patrick's in Casa Grande, Arizona carries them. 520-836-1104 He is great to work with and will ship to you.
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09-23-2014, 02:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Before you install new head gaskets, have a good machine shop check the heads and resurface as necessary. For a 59A with 3-3/16 bore, we prefer the copper faced gaskets. They are not much more expensive than ordinary type, but tend to seal better. We get ours from C&G. Ask for 59A-6051-C. $45/each.
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09-23-2014, 06:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Now that you have the heads off, you could have the heads milled to have.050" piston to head clearance. This would help fuel econmy and improve drivaebilly.
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09-23-2014, 08:41 PM | #6 |
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09-24-2014, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Fel-Pro still makes the best gaskets for the flatheads. You can purchase them from most auto supply stores or from Rock Auto.
FEL-PRO Part # 7283B
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09-24-2014, 05:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I'm a big fan of copper-faced gaskets for L-head motors. Treat them with some spray Kopr-Kote (or equivalent), check torque a time or two, and be happy!
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09-24-2014, 07:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: Head Gasket
And the answer is, EARLY FORD V8 SALES a best gasket distributor. www.earlyford.com in Piedmont, South Carolina 1 800 4173347
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