RE: head gaskets

[Steven Charette <stevec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For the maximum compression you would want to use the steel shim gasket - I
think it measures just over .020 compressed.  Composite (sandwich) gaskets
are recommended for aluminum heads as they help absorb the movement between
the dissimilar metals and any distortion/deflection by the head.  The net
result isn't a huge difference, but every little bit helps.

SC 

-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Gallimore [mailto:dongallimore@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 7:41 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: head gaskets


I know of no reason other than the compression to use one head gasket over
the other.  Might be that the shim is better for race car type higher
compressions but that's just speculation on my part.

         Akron Don



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From: MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, December 24, 2009 3:19:52 AM
Subject: Re: head gaskets


Is there any dis-advantage to using the thinner head gasket? . On my engine
build plan, I was thinking to use the thinner gasket and if to much
compression, install the thicker one---does this make
sense?........................MO
----- Original Message ----- From: "Donald Gallimore" <dongallimore@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:13 PM
Subject: Re: head gaskets



The Felpro normally used is about .042 compressed. There is a shim gasket
(from Felpro or Mopar?) that is somewhere around 25-30 thousands thick. I
used that one in my last head gasket change out.

You can do a Google search for engine math sites out there where you can
work on what compression you have. You can try the two gasket thickness' to
determine whyat the different compression ratios will be. You'll need to
find out the CCs of your heads or use the published values (and hope they
are close to what you have.)

Akron Don



________________________________
From: Jack Cheek <jcheek@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 9:27:36 PM
Subject: head gaskets



hi all
thanks for tips on old car insurance.
question for all the mopar gear heads.
what would be the best and (thinnest) head gasket that could be used.
i'm running stock max wedge heads on a 440 bored .030 over piston"s flat
tops--they are .125 below deck im thinking stock gaskets are about .050
thick untill compressed--not to sure what they are when compressed.
any thoughts.
thanks jack

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