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Bob Grieb · 07-16-2012, 09:28 PM

I am helping a friend replace the headgasket on his Model A. He purchased a gasket set that contained a copper headgasket. I am not sure what type of sealant/gasket prep is recommended. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Bob

RonC · 07-16-2012, 09:32 PM

you can use Permatex Copper Spray

http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ve_Sealant.htm

Bob Grieb · 07-16-2012, 09:39 PM

Thanks Ron

I had used the Permatex Copper Spray on a Farmall tractor with success. I just wasn't sure about a Model A.

Thanks

Bob

columbiA · 07-17-2012, 12:31 AM

Copper coat spray or even aluminum spray paint works good.

Mike V. Florida · 07-17-2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by columbiA

Copper coat spray or even aluminum spray paint works good.

I've even heard of success with a light coat of regular spray paint.

bogdonj · 07-17-2012, 08:28 AM

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This might sound like a dumb question but do you spray the block with it or just the head gasket on both sides before you put it on the block?

John LaVoy · 07-17-2012, 08:32 AM

Just the gasket, both sides of the gasket.

07-16-2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	Replacing Headgasket Question I am helping a friend replace the headgasket on his Model A. He purchased a gasket set that contained a copper headgasket. I am not sure what type of sealant/gasket prep is recommended. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob

07-16-2012, 09:32 PM	#2
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Replacing Headgasket Question you can use Permatex Copper Spray http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ve_Sealant.htm

07-16-2012, 09:39 PM	#3
Bob Grieb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Temecula, California Posts: 325	Re: Replacing Headgasket Question Thanks Ron I had used the Permatex Copper Spray on a Farmall tractor with success. I just wasn't sure about a Model A. Thanks Bob

07-17-2012, 12:31 AM	#4
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Replacing Headgasket Question Copper coat spray or even aluminum spray paint works good.

07-17-2012, 08:28 AM	#6
bogdonj Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walkerton, Ont. Canada Posts: 623	Re: Replacing Headgasket Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This might sound like a dumb question but do you spray the block with it or just the head gasket on both sides before you put it on the block? __________________ _________________________________________ 1931 Ford Model A Tudor 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster 1930 Ford Original Rolling Chassis- Restoring

07-17-2012, 08:32 AM	#7
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Replacing Headgasket Question Just the gasket, both sides of the gasket.