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Copper Head Gasket

mickjj

mickjj

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I know I am a pain but being a relative rookie at this rebuild thing I want to get it right. So can anyone tell me if I have to use a sealent on the copper head gasket? It looks like the old one did not have anything on it and it is not mentioned in the WSM. I am stood in the garage ready to put this baby on:eek:
 
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RootesRacer

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WSM wouldnt mention it becuase there was never a stock copper gasket.

If you are talking about a stock "sandwich" gasket, no sealant is used but some people do use copper spray to help out.

If you are talking about a real copper gasket, the only way to seal that is o-ringing the block or temporarily with hylomar sealant.
 
mickjj

mickjj

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Thanks for the speedy response. It is the sandwich style gasket from Rick at Sunbeam Specialties. So here goes time to install.
 
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howard

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I did that operation for the first time last Fall, and used the copper spray on the gasket. It works great, and I've not had a problem with it since.
 
Nickodell

Nickodell

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Unless I've been wrong all these years, it is important to retorque the head bolts after about 500 miles.
 
puff4

puff4

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Yes, Nick, you're correct. That will also require readjusting the valves.
 
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