"Squish" problems

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Another option to consider is using a Cometic MLS head gasket -- they are available in a whole range of different thicknesses. I'm using them on my highly modified 42 Merc engine in my 32 Cabriolet (wanted to try them - so far, so good). They are expensive (about $250 a set), but time is money - so maybe a set of .070 ones will help you. They will not compress like other gaskets and many folks reuse them.

Here is a link to Jegs:

http://www.jegs.com/p/Cometic-Gasket...49500/10002/-1