Topic: copper or graphite head gaskets


jamesmundstock    -- 08-27-2017 @ 6:40 PM
  Looking for feedback. What is the preference for hopped up Ford Flathead 59A; copper or graphite head gaskets. It is naturally aspirated. Thanks in advance for the responses.


MG    -- 08-27-2017 @ 7:05 PM
  cast iron or aluminum heads???


jamesmundstock    -- 08-29-2017 @ 5:47 PM
  Aluminum


MG    -- 08-29-2017 @ 6:14 PM
  With the aluminum heads on my '34 I elected to use composite/graphite gaskets for fear of electrolysis by using copper gaskets. If you choose to use copper gaskets a sacrificial anode is in order....


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