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JWL · 12-26-2016, 06:36 AM

NO, the gasket does NOT have to match the head. The 8BA (and 1BA) block castings improved coolant flow to the rear cylinders. As much as reasonable that design should be utilized.

12-26-2016, 06:36 AM	#12
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: BEST 59AB big bore head gasket on 8BA block NO, the gasket does NOT have to match the head. The 8BA (and 1BA) block castings improved coolant flow to the rear cylinders. As much as reasonable that design should be utilized.