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larrys40 · 08-29-2017, 11:09 PM

Snyders recommends the composition head gasket. I have used many of them and it has the probability to fail . My preference is the BEST brand B head gasket for it. It use 55 lbs torque as a final torque in increments of 35,45,55.

I don't use a gasket on the water neck but surface it on my head resurfacer or belt sander and check for flat, use a good skim of RTV black and torque it like the others. Haven't ever had any issues doing that. If you use the Best brand composition gasket I use a coat of "copper coat on each side. The red silicone style is used as is.

Torque the head again shortly after 1st run and then a couple of times there after. I usually do 3 rounds and it should be good for a while.

Enjoy the head.. you will be glad you got it!
Larry Shepard

08-29-2017, 11:09 PM	#3
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,032	Re: Snyders 5.5 high compression head Snyders recommends the composition head gasket. I have used many of them and it has the probability to fail . My preference is the BEST brand B head gasket for it. It use 55 lbs torque as a final torque in increments of 35,45,55. I don't use a gasket on the water neck but surface it on my head resurfacer or belt sander and check for flat, use a good skim of RTV black and torque it like the others. Haven't ever had any issues doing that. If you use the Best brand composition gasket I use a coat of "copper coat on each side. The red silicone style is used as is. Torque the head again shortly after 1st run and then a couple of times there after. I usually do 3 rounds and it should be good for a while. Enjoy the head.. you will be glad you got it! Larry Shepard