Going to order a gasket set for my motor build. Not going for points, just want a good gasket set. Paper set from Snyder's? Originals are copper?
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I like to use copper for the carb to manifold, coolant inlet and outlet, manifolds to block, and the head gasket. -
I like to use the copper for manifold to block and paper for carb to manifold. I find that if you use copper between the carb and manifold the ears tend to break off the carbs because there is not enough surface for the copper gasket to compress evenly across the manifold.
Definitely copper head gaskets, but I only use a thin layer of assembly grease instead of all that stick-um stuff. Never had a head gasket pop on my watch. Torque torque, torque the head gasket.
I use "Best" gaskets, purchasable from www.Egge.com
The rest I use the paper style.Last edited by DaWizard; 11-04-2017, 02:12 PM.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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We found the thinner cork gasket seals well for the oil pan (not the thicker no sealant type) and no gasket (just black rtv) on the upper water gooseneck to block as mentioned elsewhere to prevent breaking at the bolt holes. Some like thin coated paper there also.
Best gaskets have gaskets for the various compression heads and many like to spray very thin copper coat on them.Comment
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Copper on the intake exhaust, copper on carburetor, copper on the water inlet, only rtv on the water outlet that mates to the cylinder head and make sure this is absolutely flat. Best brand name, 573 graphite head gasket no sealer installed dry. I'd stay far away from the silicone head gasket Snyder and maybe some of the other vendors sell.Comment
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I always use copper on the water outlet neck and have yet to break one
I also prefer cork over paper3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
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Here is the Best gasket set, and I believe you can get the head gasket to fit your particular bore.
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Still slowly reassembling the Town Sedan engine. The manifold that was on it had about 3/16 sag and I could see where it had blown out the gasket at the rear. I have a new manifold (both exhaust and intake) and gland rings. I have used copper gaskets in the past, but the new copper ones I have will not clear the gland ring, they are smaller diameter, probably the diameter of the block exit without...05-23-2017, 12:05 PM -
I am curious as to what folks use here on gaskets i will post what i use or believe and no i am not trying to start a fight
copper head gasket copper gasket sealer
paper gaskets purple permatex sealer non hardening
cork not sure never have used them so looking for suggestions
green gaskets some suppliers sell also grey am told does not need any sealers
I tried...09-23-2021, 07:16 AM -
I am getting ready to replace my head gasket. I know you all like the Best brand but which one. The copper 509C or the Graph tite 509G. Bratton's seams to like the Graph Tite 509G. Their number is 8081. I don't want the problem of having it stick to the block if I have to ever replace it again. What do you all recommend....05-25-2019, 06:33 PM -
My can of copper coat died. These days what is the recommended head gasket sealant?10-24-2018, 02:42 PM -
well worn topic, CW Moss states they supply a A & L Head Gasket , Made in USA. Any thoughts on this?...06-15-2020, 03:20 PM -
Soon I will be installing my aluminum heads. Using graphite head gaskets. I was told to spray the head gasket with permatex Copper gasket maker. When I cover the head gasket with copper gasket maker, should I wait for the spray to dry before installing?
If I install it wet it may create a mess, but it would seem that is the best way? Any used this stuff before? What did you do?02-16-2018, 05:54 PM -
I am now doing the final assembly on my 8BA. What recommendations would you share for these gaskets? (1) the intake manifold, (2) water pumps, (3) thermostat housings.
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As some of you know I picked up my new engine today and the manifolds have been surfaced but the machinist didn’t assemble them to the block as the glands were not included in the gasket kit I had purchased. I did a quick search on here regarding their use and the results were all over the place. I ordered a set tonight from Snyder’s along with a few other essentials. But the question still stands...03-02-2021, 09:02 PM -
I did a search to try to find out what waterpump gaskets that were originally used, but found nothing. I have had problems with searching, so maybe I missed it/them. Anyway, I am using a copper clad gasket for the water inlet to the engine, but all I have is a heavy paper gasket for the waterpump that came in the gasket kit. I don't know if the proper gasket has anything to do with the fan belt...12-03-2020, 06:11 PM -
I hear that Best Makes the best gaskets?
Looking for a head gasket for my model B engine.
They make two types copper and graphite.
Because the head is cast iron I would imagine copper would be fine.
any advantage using graphite on this 4 cylinder engine?02-22-2020, 07:11 PM
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