[Robert/Texas]

Thanks Jim.

I have owned my two T’s and two A’s since the 1980’s and have always used copper spray when replacing the head gaskets. The T heads are easier to get off as they are mounted with bolts instead of nuts and studs. I have always cranked the engines after loosening the bolts or nuts and they always popped loose.

When I tried to do the same thing with the V8, the passenger side head popped loose, but the driver side did not as I believe it had lost its compression. What a job it was to get this head off. My 60-year-old son-in-law did most of the work and it took us about 3 hours. The old gaskets appeared to be thin asbestos, clad with steel on both sides which showed some light remnants of copper on their surfaces.

I don’t want to deal with this again nor do I want to wish it on anyone else. I have cleaned all surfaces thoroughly as recommended.

Robert