| TPAYR | -- 10-28-2014 @ 1:54 PM |
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A question for the engine experts.... I`m going to tear down my 1933 engine this winter so I`ll be needing to buy a full v8 engine gasket set... they seem to be sold either in steel or copper (head gaskets)... which is the best and where is a good source... comments please and Thanks in advance. Cheers
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| TomO | -- 10-29-2014 @ 7:17 AM |
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There is little difference in performance between a quality steel head gasket and a quality copper head gasket. I prefer the steel head gasket as there is less chance of corrosion due to dissimilar metals. I also prefer the FelPro gaskets. I don't think that FelPro makes the 21 stud gasket sets any more, so any set sold now would be a few years old. If you do order the FelPro set, inspect the paper and cork gaskets for signs of age deterioration. Dried out gaskets do not seal very well. Tom
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| TPAYR | -- 10-29-2014 @ 2:23 PM |
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Thanks for the info Tom.... do you know of any sources?
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| shogun1940 | -- 10-29-2014 @ 8:31 PM |
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you can soak cork gaskets in water if they have shrunk and are still solid
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| TomO | -- 10-30-2014 @ 7:27 AM |
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Mac's catalog still has them listed and other suppliers may also have them. Tom
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| JM | -- 10-31-2014 @ 3:04 AM |
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I would recommend getting your gasket set from Best Gasket Company. I have used their sets for the last several engine builds and they are very high quality gaskets. http://www.bestgasket.com/ John
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| 3w2 | -- 10-31-2014 @ 5:53 PM |
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Copper gaskets work well with cast iron heads, but are a disaster with aluminum heads because of electrolysis.
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