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wellcraft17 · 06-08-2025, 07:53 AM

Just replaced the head gaskets on my 56 292 with fel pro head gaskets after 43 yrs of driving. Even though fel pro states there is no need for any sealent I’ve always sprayed my gaskets with heat resistance silver spray paint and installed them while they are still tacky per the recommendation of a ford mechanics back in the 60s. As far as advise my first thought would be to retighten the head bolts around that cylinder to 80-85 lbs. if it’s still leaking you might be looking at a cracked head or block.Iam assuming it didn’t leak prior to you working on the motor which would probably indicate a head gasket issue.

06-08-2025, 07:53 AM	#2
wellcraft17 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tampa fl Posts: 136	Re: Leaking head gasket Just replaced the head gaskets on my 56 292 with fel pro head gaskets after 43 yrs of driving. Even though fel pro states there is no need for any sealent I’ve always sprayed my gaskets with heat resistance silver spray paint and installed them while they are still tacky per the recommendation of a ford mechanics back in the 60s. As far as advise my first thought would be to retighten the head bolts around that cylinder to 80-85 lbs. if it’s still leaking you might be looking at a cracked head or block.Iam assuming it didn’t leak prior to you working on the motor which would probably indicate a head gasket issue.