Re: [Chrysler300] Replacing Heads & Gasket Sealer

[" Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Richard,

I didn't think of using gasket sealer for the head gaskets until I read the 
service manual and that's what it said.
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1963/FSM/Group09/Page11.htm

I have a set of both steel and one that looks like composite.  I just read 
the note with the composite set and it reads do not use sealer.  Maybe this 
sealer was only used for the older steel gaskets?  I am thinking of using 
the steel gaskets.

FYI, I am using the newer style, open-chamber heads that I was told are 
desirable for the gas these days.
The head surface was machined to guarantee flatness.

Thanks,
Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Osborne" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "ark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Replacing Heads & Gasket Sealer


Mark,

Assuming that you are refering to the head gaskets, I never use any sealer 
on the head gaskets. This is true whether using steel shim or composite 
gaskets. I strongly recommend having the heads surfaced to ensure the mating 
surface to the block is flat.

Now, if you are talking about the intake gaskets, I prefer Hi-Tack, 
available at most auto parts stores. For the exhaust, I just use standard 
gaskets without sealer (even though from the factory, they did not use 
gaskets here).

Best regards,

Richard Osborne

>>> " Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 01/28/08 1:21 pm >>>
Hi All,

The 1963 service manual indicates that Mopar Number 1122893 gasket sealer 
should be used when replacing the cylinder heads.  What is the best 
currently available material to use?

Thanks,
Mark Lindahl
'63 300 Conv.

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