05-09-2013, 06:49 PM | #1 |
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Head gaskets
Why can't you use a Synder high compression head gasket on a Brumfield head?
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05-09-2013, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Head gaskets
Who says you can't? Ron W
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05-09-2013, 07:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: Head gaskets
Synder on there web site for there head gaskets
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05-09-2013, 07:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: Head gaskets
I like the copper/fake asbestos ones. They work on any head.
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05-09-2013, 08:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Head gaskets
I wouldn't use one of the modern gaskets on a lawnmower.
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05-09-2013, 09:17 PM | #6 |
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05-09-2013, 09:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Head gaskets
A number of years ago when the modern head gaskets came on the market one was installed on my Vic with a Brumfield head. Soon after I went on a 1,000 mile tour. When I got back I went to change the oil and noticed part of the head gasket had delaminated and was sticking out about an inch under the water pump. I pulled the head and saw there were slight traces of carbon where the gasket was about to let go completely.
I have been told that these early problems have been corrected. However I have no reason to try one again when a FelPro copper gasket works just fine. I just wish FelPro would again make the R-1 instead of just the R-3. The R-1 has a wider barrier between 1&2 and 3&4 for bores from standard to about 60 over. The R-3 is for bores of larger size. Tom Endy |
05-09-2013, 10:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: Head gaskets
Here is my guess as I'm not Mr. Brumfield. Since most times a change of head did not include a leveling of the block, he knew that if you used the recommended gasket and followed his instructions EXACTLY you would have a head that would work as advertised with no problems. If you used a gasket he did not recommend it was possible that this gasket would not allow for the non perfect block deck. I remember when he sold them he would have to post rebuttals to those that said something was wrong with his his Model A head. He would tell them offer and over to use the head gasket he recommended and each time the owner would say now it works.
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