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lameyer · 10-23-2015, 04:04 PM

Do you use the same type of head gasket with aluminum heads as you do cast iron heads?

Bored&Stroked · 10-23-2015, 05:26 PM

Lots of opinions on this - given the natural problem of electrolysis (between dissimilar materials). In recent times I have been using 'BestGasket' composite gaskets with good luck for all my installations - they just make great products across the board. You still should consider methods to reduce electrolysis - here is a post on this site with some good information:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55980

Binx · 10-23-2015, 08:16 PM

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I think Bored&Stroked post is spot-on. Fiber head gaskets are the norm for all modern engines with iron or aluminum heads. But as always, be sure the head and block surfaces are clean to the skim of a razor blade across their surfaces. The downside to fiber gaskets is you'll have to have a pack of those razor blades to remove the stuck-on remains of the gasket if the head has to be pulled again.

Lonnie

Lonnie

10-23-2015, 04:04 PM	#1
lameyer Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gillette Wy Posts: 41	Head Gasket Do you use the same type of head gasket with aluminum heads as you do cast iron heads?

10-23-2015, 05:26 PM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: Head Gasket Lots of opinions on this - given the natural problem of electrolysis (between dissimilar materials). In recent times I have been using 'BestGasket' composite gaskets with good luck for all my installations - they just make great products across the board. You still should consider methods to reduce electrolysis - here is a post on this site with some good information: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55980

10-23-2015, 08:16 PM	#3
Binx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,042	Re: Head Gasket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think Bored&Stroked post is spot-on. Fiber head gaskets are the norm for all modern engines with iron or aluminum heads. But as always, be sure the head and block surfaces are clean to the skim of a razor blade across their surfaces. The downside to fiber gaskets is you'll have to have a pack of those razor blades to remove the stuck-on remains of the gasket if the head has to be pulled again. Lonnie Lonnie