You guys running steel shim head gaskets, what are you using for sealer on them? Block and heads have been resurfaced?

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

I'm no longer using the original style steel head gaskets, Dan.

I used to spray them with a medium coat of aluminum paint when I did. Let the gaskets dry to the touch, and then begin assembly.

I have no idea where I got the idea of doing that. Never had a problem with sealing though...

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

The alum paint thing worked back in the day, but not sure if modern paint will work. Copper coat is available in a spray, and should be at the parts store.

Glen Henderson



Freedom is not Free

Letohatchee, AL

The spray on Coppercoat works well. Just be sure to re-torque the steel shim head gaskets after the engine has heat cycled a few times.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

I think I'll go with the Coppercoat Glen & Ted mentioned. I think I have a can laying around if I can find it. I wanted to go with the old Ford stuff B5A-19554-A Prefect Sealing Compound but nobody has it. Guy on ebay is selling a small can for 19.00 + shipping. Dont want it that bad.

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

GOOD point, Glen. I hadn't even thought about the changes in paint formulation. Using aluminum paint today would be a gamble.

Regards,

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

ditto on copper coat here for head gasket sealant

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
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