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02-20-2020, 02:20 PM | #21 |
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Re: A head on B engine
There is no need to drill holes in an A head to match the block. I would also advise against use of the silicone type gasket in your pic. The Best brand graphite is what i use
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02-20-2020, 03:11 PM | #22 |
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Re: A head on B engine
the silicone gasget is the one snyders suggests you use with this head
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02-20-2020, 03:24 PM | #23 |
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Re: A head on B engine
also, the holes i plugged were in the block. 5 1/6, or 3/8 tap, i forget, allen head set screw locktite at deck surface or a smidge below
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02-20-2020, 06:07 PM | #24 |
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yea I see this is what I should do I think aswell
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02-21-2020, 10:49 AM | #25 |
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Re: A head on B engine
I plan on filling the holes on mine. Less chance of a gasket leak in that area.
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02-21-2020, 12:19 PM | #26 |
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02-21-2020, 02:18 PM | #27 |
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Re: A head on B engine
Tod will likely have some new B head castings soon if he doesn't already.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ighlight=heads The Best gaskets were likely not around when Snyder made the recommendation for the silicon. Last edited by rotorwrench; 02-21-2020 at 02:26 PM. |
02-21-2020, 07:24 PM | #28 |
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02-21-2020, 07:24 PM | #29 |
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I'm not a 4 banger guy but in my limited experience with them, I agree as I have personally had two of those "Modern" silicone gaskets fail. Best Gasket Graphtite in my opinion is the best out there
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02-22-2020, 07:25 AM | #30 |
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....and I agree with Michael.... "Best" Gasket Co. makes the best gaskets!!
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02-22-2020, 08:28 AM | #31 |
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Re: A head on B engine
I had problems with the silicone gasket on a newly rebuilt model A engine. I switched to Best Graphtite gasket and no more leaking.
You also need to check the head for warping,even new iron heads. John
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You are not the only one to have had problems with that silly cone gasket...by far ! When that gasket first came out, I had to try one as it seemed like a good idea. Don't waste your money and time...in my opinion/experience. For non-believers, well they just have to put their finger in the 'wound' ! |
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02-24-2020, 12:27 AM | #33 |
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Re: A head on B engine
think I will copper coat the hell out of it and give it a try
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