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John Stone · 06-23-2015, 05:27 PM

I know that the new "modern" gasket has the silicon around the water passages and they say don't use any coating.

For copper clad gaskets I use Copper Coat on both surfaces.

Now the question, what to use on the Best Gasket? Copper coat, grease, aluminum paint, nothing or it doesn't make any difference. It is a plain composition gasket with fire rings.

Ron W · 06-23-2015, 05:34 PM

From the BEST web page, "Install GraphTite™ head gaskets using using a spray-on sealant like K & W Copper Coat or Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket. Always re-torque". Ron W

John Stone · 06-23-2015, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron W

From the BEST web page, "Install GraphTite™ head gaskets using using a spray-on sealant like K & W Copper Coat or Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket. Always re-torque". Ron W

Thanks Ron, just the information I am looking for.

Mitch//pa · 06-23-2015, 06:30 PM

John
who did you buy the GraphTite gasket from?

John Stone · 06-23-2015, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

John
who did you buy the GraphTite gasket from?

It is a B gasket and I think I got it from Snyder's. CRS you know.

Dick Deegan · 06-24-2015, 08:39 AM

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I purchased a "B" metal gasket from Best through a local Canadian supplier. I have a Snyder's 5.5 head. I had previously used the modern silicone "B" gasket several times with very limited success. They are also a pain in the a$$ to remove - removing all the bits from the deck.

I sprayed the Best gasket with copper coat on both sides and installed. It has not leaked a single drop of fluid and has performed perfectly. I would not used anything else. I should add that I drive my "A" fairly hard and it runs between 180 and 200 degress F.

06-23-2015, 05:27 PM	#1
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Head Gasket coating I know that the new "modern" gasket has the silicon around the water passages and they say don't use any coating. For copper clad gaskets I use Copper Coat on both surfaces. Now the question, what to use on the Best Gasket? Copper coat, grease, aluminum paint, nothing or it doesn't make any difference. It is a plain composition gasket with fire rings.

06-23-2015, 05:34 PM	#2
Ron W Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Me. Posts: 260	Re: Head Gasket coating From the BEST web page, "Install *GraphTite*™ head gaskets using using a spray-on sealant like K & W Copper Coat or Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket. Always re-torque". Ron W

06-23-2015, 06:30 PM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Head Gasket coating John who did you buy the GraphTite gasket from?

06-24-2015, 08:39 AM	#6
Dick Deegan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 527	Re: Head Gasket coating Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I purchased a "B" metal gasket from Best through a local Canadian supplier. I have a Snyder's 5.5 head. I had previously used the modern silicone "B" gasket several times with very limited success. They are also a pain in the a$$ to remove - removing all the bits from the deck. I sprayed the Best gasket with copper coat on both sides and installed. It has not leaked a single drop of fluid and has performed perfectly. I would not used anything else. I should add that I drive my "A" fairly hard and it runs between 180 and 200 degress F.