11-17-2018, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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Head Gasket
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What is the opinion of putting a Best Head Gasket or a silicone head gasket (has the silicone around each head bolt) for a standard original type head? Also, any sealers to either? |
11-17-2018, 04:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I would use the Best graphite head gasket and apply the copper spray as a sealer.
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11-17-2018, 05:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Head Gasket
Opinions vary on what gasket should be used.
Here is another string on the subject. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ht=head+gasket |
11-17-2018, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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Best with copper coat. I have installed over 300 of them. Do not use the silicone one
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11-17-2018, 08:16 PM | #5 |
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I have only had 1failed gasket in 23 years. It was the silicone type. Never again. Always a copper type for me.
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11-17-2018, 10:40 PM | #6 |
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11-17-2018, 11:30 PM | #7 |
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The graphite type, we spray with shellac, first coat to all most dry then second one tacky to install.
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11-19-2018, 12:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I like copper and silver paint. Best makes both copper and graphite (or something), with the same part number, 509. Copper is easier to clean off when changing gaskets, graphite is a beast.
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11-19-2018, 02:30 PM | #9 |
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We used decal remover to clean off the stuck parts of the Graphite gasket, Permatex and others make it, spray it on,-- grab a beer -- or 2, then scrap of the slimy stuff and your done in minutes, most modern cars use the graphite gaskets.
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11-19-2018, 02:46 PM | #10 |
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Re: Head Gasket
In Holland we use copper gaskets, both sides rubbed with 'green soap' ....
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11-19-2018, 07:50 PM | #11 |
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Green soap is a new one to me. What is it?
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11-29-2018, 10:34 AM | #12 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I have no recommendation! But I did put up a story under, tell a Model A related story, about reusing a head gasket. No one today would do it! We love these old cars too much. My dad, a mechanic of the 20's thru retirement in 1965 did some interesting things on his model A.
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11-29-2018, 12:40 PM | #13 |
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Re: Head Gasket
I've reused the copper head gaskets on my own Model A's. As long as the same head goes back on the same block, and the gasket looks OK, then I clean it and spray a couple coats of Copper Coat on the gasket, and bolt it together. Torque a few times as required and keep check on my antifreeze. I never had a problem doing this, but would not do it on a customer's car without their OK first. It's a gamble, but it also saves me the cost of a new head gasket, which is about $25.
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12-03-2018, 06:08 PM | #15 |
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My Dad reused head gaskets by coating them with grease,worked.
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12-04-2018, 09:25 AM | #16 |
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I have talked to people who rebuilds these motors full time and was told that if you use the silicone gasket you still have to apply a sealant to the gasket. The guy that rebuilds motors for Synder's recommends the Copper gasket. So that is what I will be using.
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12-05-2018, 11:08 PM | #17 |
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Copper and spray with paint.
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12-06-2018, 08:29 AM | #18 |
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Re-torque after at least three hot cold cycles. The wrench and socket must be good ones.
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