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BillCNC · 07-09-2022, 09:07 AM

Hey All,

I just finished installing new valves, guides, springs and clips. I noticed my head is cracked between #2&3 cylinder's. I cant find a good used ones near me, so it looks like I have to buy a 5:1 head, something I didn't want to do because my engine is far from being a spring chicken. It's stock with babbitt.

I bought the Best gasket # 509-G and was going to use it with my stock head, but now that I have to use the 5:1 head, ... can I still use the 509-G? If not, which gasket should I use?

Regards
Bill

07-09-2022, 09:07 AM	#1
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 842	Which Head Gasket? Hey All, I just finished installing new valves, guides, springs and clips. I noticed my head is cracked between #2&3 cylinder's. I cant find a good used ones near me, so it looks like I have to buy a 5:1 head, something I didn't want to do because my engine is far from being a spring chicken. It's stock with babbitt. I bought the Best gasket # 509-G and was going to use it with my stock head, but now that I have to use the 5:1 head, ... can I still use the 509-G? If not, which gasket should I use? Regards Bill