Jim, I rebuilt two 261's in the past couple of years using copper head
gaskets and the "experts" told me to use a spray sealer like "High Tack"
and it has worked just fine. The old times have told me not to try to
use the "stuff" that you brush on as you can never get it smooth enough.
Most of the composite head gaskets that I have used were all ready
coated with sealer from the factory.
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of J Forbes
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:52 AM
To: Old Trucks List
Subject: [oletrucks] A Boy and his Engine--235 Head Gasket Magic?
Gary's engine is coming along nicely:
http://www.mindspring.com/~jforbes2/boyand.jpg
Since we're about ready to put the head on, I was wondering if anyone
has any recommendations for how to put on the copper sandwitch head
gasket. Do they seal ok without using any sealer? The block and head
have both been resurfaced, so they should be ok in that regard, but I've
only used the Teflon or Graphite coated head gaskets on the modern
engines I've assembled over the past many years.
Is it a good idea to shoot the gasket with some Copper Coat or similar
stuff to avoid coolant seepage?
Jim F
59s in AZ
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