Head gasket? Which is more preferred and why a copper head gasket or a composite head gasket. And what it the difference in torque specks . Thank you for your help joe.
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Re: Head gasket? I prefer a copper one, not sure why.The first two torqueings, I go to 60 lbs, subsequent torqueings are 55Lbs. Maybe it's wrong, but it seems to be working. I don't slop Permatex all over it either! Just a seal around each Cylinder and water passages.
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Re: Head gasket? Terry thanks do you or have you heard of copper spray? Is that like permtex?
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Re: Head gasket? I never use anything but the copper head gasket. Use copper spray as a sealant.
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Re: Head gasket? Model A Ford Garage ~ Brumfield Cylinder Head Gasket Instructionss I personally use only copper with copper spray(tacky)!Tried the others with no success! Thanks to Larry!! It never fails!
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Re: Head gasket? I have always used the composite gasket. First the old Felpro’s , now the Best.
Never had trouble either. The key is flat flat flat The composite is definitely harder to remove. |
Re: Head gasket? Are copper head gaskets for the Models "A" & "B" still being made?
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Re: Head gasket? I used composite and always smear on a very light coating of wheel bearing grease. I learned that trick when I was a young, know-it-all shade tree mechanic working on flathead V8's because it made it easier when had to remove them later.
I must have forgotten a lot over the years because I am always asking questions??? "Enjoy the adventure..." Chap |
Re: Head gasket? The typical issue with people who have composite head gasket issues is the engine machinist used poor methods/equipment when resurfacing the deck or the head thus causing the RA finish to be poor. This allowed coolant to weep under the gasket.
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Re: Head gasket? Ill go into the weeds with this..Fixed timing is a cause of head gasket failure.
Why? when you set your spark lever in one spot and drive,the only time the timing is correct is at the rpm the lever is set at..any other rpm,say accelerating for instance,or idling,the timing is either too far advanced or retarded (depending on engine RPM) raising and lowering combustion chamber temperatures..this alteration of temperatures expands or contracts the head,forcing the head gasket beyond its ability to seal. |
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Re: Head gasket? Back in the 1950s I was taught a copper head gasket w/a thin coating of chassis grease. but now I prefer a copper head gasket w/a coating of aluminum spray paint.
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Re: Head gasket? I followed this advice and it worked for me with a 6:1 head:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...07&postcount=7 |
Re: Head gasket? Best #509 is available as a copper or composite gasket, same part number. I prefer copper because when and if removal is needed, the comp is a bear to get completely off. Other racers that I know use the composite, saying they have better luck with it. Copper seems to require torqueing more often when new than the comp. Like Katy, I use silver paint, a light coat, let dry, then a heavier coat dry until tacky, then install. Copper coat never dries, so is a bit slippery, paint acts as a glue, so is more apt to stay in place.
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Re: Head gasket? Thank you all for all of the great help and information. I really do appreciate all of you for taking your time and really trying to help a fellow model A owner. I have decided to go with the copper and I will use copper spray . Is 55 foot lb correct for the final torque of the head bolts?
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Re: Head gasket? Perfect.! I was wondering?The two head bolts that holds the upper radiator inlet is 45 lb for those two head bolts proper.
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Re: Head gasket? Torque the water outlet studs to 55 lbs too. I don't use a gasket on the upper outlet fitting. I file both surfaces until they are flat, flat, flat. Then I put a very thin smear of silicone gasket material on the head and torque it down. Never had a leak or broken an ear off doing it this way.
I put two light coats of the copper coat spray on the head gasket. Letting each coat get very tacky. Put the head on while the second coat is still tacky. Be sure that the head gasket drops on easily before spraying on the copper coat. No fun fumbling around trying to get a sticky gasket to slide down onto misaligned head studs. I'm very careful to spray the copper coat from the inside out to keep the outer edge clean leaving a crisp white gasket edge. Does nothing for performance but looks nice. If you get too much copper coat on and it squeezes out leave it alone until it is dry and shave the globs off with a sharp knife or razor blade. Try it while it is wet and it will make a smeary mess all over things. Do not be afraid to torque the head multiple (many) times especially early on while cycling it through heating and cooling. It will take a while for it to settle in and stay put at 55. You can't torque it too many times. But you can torque it too much. |
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