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Robert/Texas · 08-15-2019, 07:50 AM

I’m replacing the head gaskets on my 1937 Ford as one side was leaking and the other had a stripped spark plug hole. Both heads are in a machine shop now, having the surfaces ground and the repair done. The engine was overhauled in 1955 and they used steel faced gaskets.

I see that copper gaskets cost more than the steel ones. Which would you suggest using?

All suggestions/advice will be appreciated.

Thanks, Robert

08-15-2019, 07:50 AM	#1
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 681	Head Gaskets I’m replacing the head gaskets on my 1937 Ford as one side was leaking and the other had a stripped spark plug hole. Both heads are in a machine shop now, having the surfaces ground and the repair done. The engine was overhauled in 1955 and they used steel faced gaskets. I see that copper gaskets cost more than the steel ones. Which would you suggest using? All suggestions/advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Robert