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08-16-2010, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Head gasket for Brumfield head
I have ordered and am going to use Felpro 7013 head gasket as recommended. I would like to know what the reasons are for not using the head gasket from Snyders that they call "modern" (steel with composite and silicon). Does anyone know?
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08-16-2010, 02:35 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
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Yes, I know. But I don't feel like typing three pages to explain it. If you use Snyder's gasket on a Brumfield Head it will likely burn out. Thank you for following the manufacturer's recommendation instead of some opinion on a message board. |
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08-16-2010, 02:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
Larry has posted many times that he is not satisfied with the 'fit' of other gaskets to the head. Personally, I have seen too many blown out silicone ringed composition gaskets and would not go that route even if they fit. I don't know why the vendors call that silicone gasket "modern", new cars don't use any types of gaskets that require retorquing.
Here's somebody that I wish made "A" gaskets in their MLS line. They do have them for flatty 8's: http://www.cometic.com/est.aspx |
08-16-2010, 05:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
Yes mitch
I to have first hand knowldge of blowing out the silicon head gaskets on my brumfield head! I also have first hand exp on blowing out a couple of felpro gaskets. Because i did'nt follow LARRYS ADVICE and torque to 65 pounds and do it just as his directions said!!! Follow his directions to a T. then retorque till they stay at 65 pounds now matter how many times it takes to hold 65!!! I have had NO PROBLEMS SINCE DOING THIS. Made a beliver out of me! tim |
08-16-2010, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
Actually, my re-torque instructions (back off 1/8 turn) apply to ALL flat heads regardless of the make and in my opinion it is most important.
About 3 re-torques ought to be enough. |
08-16-2010, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
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09-02-2010, 03:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Head gasket for Brumfield head
Wow. That cometic makes flathead gaskets, but they are $147 each! yowza!
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