Coppercoat spray, apply liberally both sides. Should work fine.
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> From: Henry Frye <thefryes@iconn.net>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Blown head gasket
> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 5:38 AM
>
> Hi,
>
> While running radiator flush yesterday preparing my TR3B for the trip to
> Stowe this coming weekend, I must have dislodged the piece of rust that
> kept my head gasket sealed. I now have the white froth for oil. Major
> bummer. :-(
>
> If it were not for a client with a pesky Novell network, I might feel
> comfortable I can get the head gasket replaced in time and still make
> Stowe. Unfortunately, now I feel chances are slim I will have the '3B
> ready for the 400+ mile round trip.
>
> Anyway, I am going to give this the 'ol college try. Barring any
> disasters, in theory I have the time I need to make this happen.
>
> Reading up on the proceedure in the Bentley, I see they recommend a coat
> of grease to the head gasket, or, I qoute, "should it be decided to use
> a sealing compound, one of a non-setting type must be used for on future
> occasions when the head is removed, the cylinder sleeves may be
> disturbed because of their adherence to the gasket."
>
> This engine sat with no coolant for something like 20 years, and I am
> suspect of the top of the liners. I am hoping they are not pitted to the
> point I will have trouble sealing. I think I have to use a sealing
> compound. Any recommendations which one?
>
> Any other words of wisdom?
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