The Ford Barn

PC/SR · 07-19-2017, 12:13 AM

Mr Chauvin is absolutely right about the hidden FBI files concerning the Model A head gasket issue which were never made public in this country. But the real truth lies in the secret KGB/FBS/NKVD Soviet files that started when the Model A was licensed to Russia as the GAZ in the early 30's.
With the onset of WWII it was determined that the BEST gasket, with copper coat sprayed (or painted) on both surfaces was the superior sealant for stock or high compression heads, when combined with 55-60 lbs torque with regular followups for a few hundred miles. Mr. (Bill Dull) Williamson's use of aluminum spray paint was a war expedient, but is effective to this day. Same principal.
As Mr Chauvin indicates, the secret to rear main bearing leaks is shrouded in mystery to be addressed at a later time. It can only be said now that, as Mr Chauvin notes, the term WikiLeaks takes on a whole new meaning in this regard.

07-19-2017, 12:13 AM	#21
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,280	Re: Head Gasket Confusion Mr Chauvin is absolutely right about the hidden FBI files concerning the Model A head gasket issue which were never made public in this country. But the real truth lies in the secret KGB/FBS/NKVD Soviet files that started when the Model A was licensed to Russia as the GAZ in the early 30's. With the onset of WWII it was determined that the BEST gasket, with copper coat sprayed (or painted) on both surfaces was the superior sealant for stock or high compression heads, when combined with 55-60 lbs torque with regular followups for a few hundred miles. Mr. (Bill Dull) Williamson's use of aluminum spray paint was a war expedient, but is effective to this day. Same principal. As Mr Chauvin indicates, the secret to rear main bearing leaks is shrouded in mystery to be addressed at a later time. It can only be said now that, as Mr Chauvin notes, the term WikiLeaks takes on a whole new meaning in this regard.