03-15-2018, 02:24 PM | #21 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I used the modern style head gasket for my model a original motor and it worked well, stopped all seepage. Installed it about 8 yrs ago...JD
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03-15-2018, 02:37 PM | #22 | |
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"ABOUT HEAD GASKETS: Our Best Brand head gaskets do not require "sealant" if the decks are flat, near-new, fresh, unscored and clean. Sealant is built into the gasket. Name goes to up to sky. Start Torque at 25 pounds, using the sketch above, in numerical sequence and increase incrementally 5 pounds at a time to a final torque of 55 pounds." I have a Snyder's 5.5 on my '30 Town Sedan using a Best 573G gasket. No sealant, no problems. |
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03-15-2018, 03:27 PM | #23 |
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Pertaining to water droplets at the tailpipe----don't forget that water is a by-product of combustion and some water is perfectly normal.
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03-15-2018, 06:37 PM | #24 |
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^^^Not only that,^^^ grey iron castings crack...
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03-15-2018, 07:45 PM | #25 |
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Flathead is correct, when you burn gasoline, water is a product of combustion.
The Best website says to use copper spray on their graphite head gaskets. I do and it works well. |
03-15-2018, 11:30 PM | #26 | |
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03-16-2018, 08:33 AM | #27 |
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yup! it took me 3 weeks to get my head off! the studs where stuck to the head
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03-18-2018, 08:39 PM | #28 |
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I don’t think anyone sells the 509 G anymore, as it only fits an A. The venders seem to sell the 573, which is for a B with the steam holes. So it will work on either a B or an A. That’s the one recommended for the high compression head.
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03-18-2018, 09:11 PM | #29 |
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Graphite doesn't bond. It is an excellent high temperature lubricant. If your head is in good condition, flat and not warped, and without cracks I would recommend using a copper gasket. The key to making a Model A gasket not leak is to torque, torque, and retorque the head frequently after installation. Doing this is key to preventing leaking.
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03-18-2018, 09:54 PM | #30 | |
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03-18-2018, 10:05 PM | #31 |
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The copper ones use graphite.
http://www.bestgasket.com/about_our_products.asp "GraphTite™ head gaskets have superb sealing characteristics, excellent torque retention, and hold up to the punishment dished out by high-performance engines" |
03-18-2018, 11:27 PM | #32 |
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'29er' seems to have covered most everything I could think of and more. Senior Members have those years of experience that cannot be gained any other way.
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