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Mitch · 08-16-2010, 01:01 PM

I have ordered and am going to use Felpro 7013 head gasket as recommended. I would like to know what the reasons are for not using the head gasket from Snyders that they call "modern" (steel with composite and silicon). Does anyone know?

Larry Brumfield · 08-16-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch

I have ordered and am going to use Felpro 7013 head gasket as recommended. I would like to know what the reasons are for not using the head gasket from Snyders that they call "modern" (steel with composite and silicon). Does anyone know?

Yes, I know. But I don't feel like typing three pages to explain it. If you use Snyder's gasket on a Brumfield Head it will likely burn out.

Thank you for following the manufacturer's recommendation instead of some opinion on a message board.

MikeK · 08-16-2010, 02:46 PM

Larry has posted many times that he is not satisfied with the 'fit' of other gaskets to the head. Personally, I have seen too many blown out silicone ringed composition gaskets and would not go that route even if they fit. I don't know why the vendors call that silicone gasket "modern", new cars don't use any types of gaskets that require retorquing.

Here's somebody that I wish made "A" gaskets in their MLS line. They do have them for flatty 8's:
http://www.cometic.com/est.aspx

tuneman · 08-16-2010, 05:51 PM

Yes mitch
I to have first hand knowldge of blowing out the silicon head gaskets on my brumfield head! I also have first hand exp on blowing out
a couple of felpro gaskets. Because i did'nt
follow LARRYS ADVICE and torque to 65 pounds and do it just as his directions said!!!
Follow his directions to a T. then retorque till
they stay at 65 pounds now matter how many times it takes to hold 65!!! I have had NO PROBLEMS SINCE DOING THIS. Made a beliver out of me!
tim

Larry Brumfield · 08-16-2010, 06:15 PM

Actually, my re-torque instructions (back off 1/8 turn) apply to ALL flat heads regardless of the make and in my opinion it is most important.

About 3 re-torques ought to be enough.

Mitch · 08-16-2010, 08:23 PM

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Thanks for the reassuring responses.

Jason in TX · 09-02-2010, 03:25 PM

Wow. That cometic makes flathead gaskets, but they are $147 each! yowza!

08-16-2010, 01:01 PM	#1
Mitch Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 182	Head gasket for Brumfield head I have ordered and am going to use Felpro 7013 head gasket as recommended. I would like to know what the reasons are for not using the head gasket from Snyders that they call "modern" (steel with composite and silicon). Does anyone know?

08-16-2010, 02:46 PM	#3
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head Larry has posted many times that he is not satisfied with the 'fit' of other gaskets to the head. Personally, I have seen too many blown out silicone ringed composition gaskets and would not go that route even if they fit. I don't know why the vendors call that silicone gasket "modern", new cars don't use any types of gaskets that require retorquing. Here's somebody that I wish made "A" gaskets in their MLS line. They do have them for flatty 8's: http://www.cometic.com/est.aspx

08-16-2010, 05:51 PM	#4
tuneman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head Yes mitch I to have first hand knowldge of blowing out the silicon head gaskets on my brumfield head! I also have first hand exp on blowing out a couple of felpro gaskets. Because i did'nt follow LARRYS ADVICE and torque to 65 pounds and do it just as his directions said!!! Follow his directions to a T. then retorque till they stay at 65 pounds now matter how many times it takes to hold 65!!! I have had NO PROBLEMS SINCE DOING THIS. Made a beliver out of me! tim

08-16-2010, 06:15 PM	#5
Larry Brumfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 351	Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head Actually, my re-torque instructions (back off 1/8 turn) apply to ALL flat heads regardless of the make and in my opinion it is most important. About 3 re-torques ought to be enough.

08-16-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
Mitch Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 182	Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the reassuring responses.

09-02-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head Wow. That cometic makes flathead gaskets, but they are $147 each! yowza! __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC