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Garageguy · 09-06-2023, 04:47 AM

I have a question about flathead gaskets: could I use the copper ones in the picture as a replacement for the one below? I know that the centre holes ie triangle, round and square are different. Would this cause a problem ie water flow, or would it have not much of an effect?

Bored&Stroked · 09-06-2023, 07:28 AM

Yes you can use the copper ones. If you have aluminum heads, I'd recommend the composite ones from Best Gaskets. They call them GraphTite gaskets.

deuce_roadster · 09-06-2023, 08:34 AM

What B&S said x2

petehoovie · 09-06-2023, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Garageguy

I have a question about flathead gaskets: could I use the copper ones in the picture as a replacement for the one below? I know that the centre holes ie triangle, round and square are different. Would this cause a problem ie water flow, or would it have not much of an effect?

Garageguy · 09-06-2023, 03:56 PM

Thanks, just using iron heads. So there will be no problem with water flow?

Terry,OH · 09-07-2023, 06:41 AM

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What engine are the gaskets for?

Garageguy · 09-07-2023, 03:15 PM

42 mercury engine 3 3/16 bore , has raised manifold platform.

09-06-2023, 07:28 AM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,073	Re: Flathead v8 gasket question Yes you can use the copper ones. If you have aluminum heads, I'd recommend the composite ones from Best Gaskets. They call them GraphTite gaskets.

09-06-2023, 08:34 AM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Flathead v8 gasket question What B&S said x2

09-06-2023, 03:56 PM	#5
Garageguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 16	Re: Flathead v8 gasket question Thanks, just using iron heads. So there will be no problem with water flow?

09-07-2023, 06:41 AM	#6
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,753	Re: Flathead v8 gasket question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What engine are the gaskets for?

09-07-2023, 03:15 PM	#7
Garageguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 16	Re: Flathead v8 gasket question 42 mercury engine 3 3/16 bore , has raised manifold platform.