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Bob's '31 Cab · 05-15-2010, 07:31 AM

In replacing my intake /exhaust gasket with a copper gasket, I'am curious as to your opinion of using a copper coat adhesive before installation, or if this is necessary? The manifold has been resurfaced.

As always,
Thanks in advance for your replys.

Bob's '31 Cab.

peters180a/170b · 05-15-2010, 07:56 AM

I never did. Just remember when installing the manifold work from the 2 nuts inside and work your way to the 2 outer ones. Alittle at a time. I take it "BOTH"manifolds were resurfaced together as one unit?

pat in Santa Cruz · 05-15-2010, 08:52 AM

In general I do not use any adhesive with the copper manifold gaskets, unless the block is pitted, as sometimes is the case around the front where water splashed from the leaky pump. In that case, I have found that Ultra Gray RTV works very well and is not affected by the heat. The copper gaskets work very well.

Mitch//pa · 05-15-2010, 09:02 AM

i use the copper gaskets without spray. i also change the studs, nuts and dishwashers

Bob's '31 Cab · 05-15-2010, 09:15 AM

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Yes it was.
Thank You for your reply.

05-15-2010, 07:31 AM	#1
Bob's '31 Cab Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 7	Copper intake / exhaust gasket In replacing my intake /exhaust gasket with a copper gasket, I'am curious as to your opinion of using a copper coat adhesive before installation, or if this is necessary? The manifold has been resurfaced. As always, Thanks in advance for your replys. Bob's '31 Cab.

05-15-2010, 07:56 AM	#2
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Copper intake / exhaust gasket I never did. Just remember when installing the manifold work from the 2 nuts inside and work your way to the 2 outer ones. Alittle at a time. I take it "BOTH"manifolds were resurfaced together as one unit?

05-15-2010, 08:52 AM	#3
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Copper intake / exhaust gasket In general I do not use any adhesive with the copper manifold gaskets, unless the block is pitted, as sometimes is the case around the front where water splashed from the leaky pump. In that case, I have found that Ultra Gray RTV works very well and is not affected by the heat. The copper gaskets work very well.

05-15-2010, 09:02 AM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Copper intake / exhaust gasket i use the copper gaskets without spray. i also change the studs, nuts and dishwashers

05-15-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
Bob's '31 Cab Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 7	Re: Copper intake / exhaust gasket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes it was. Thank You for your reply.