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Old 01-24-2022, 11:32 AM   #1
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Default 32 banger head gasket

Can I get some opinions on which cylinder head gasket works best to cover the steam holes in the center of the model B head
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Old 01-24-2022, 05:17 PM   #2
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usually folks tap threads in the steam holes, then plug em and use what ever gasket you like
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Overthinking Ford engineers?
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Old 01-25-2022, 02:46 AM   #5
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we produce a copper one that covers the steam holes for that reason , also can be used on the A block,
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steam holes?
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Old 01-27-2022, 02:29 PM   #7
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steam holes?

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Old 01-27-2022, 03:34 PM   #8
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Any model A head gasket will block those holes.
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