8BA head gasket choice

3twinridges

3twinridges

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Deck and heads are freshly milled. Have two choices, best gasket copper and best gasket graph tite. I like the looks of the copper, but also like the thought of being able to take the head off without breaking out a crowbar. Thoughts on best all around approach- good seal but also removable?

JB
 
I just put grease on the graph tite gasket and heads come right off, NEVER will use copper cote spray again what a glued up mess.

kurt
 
kurt v said:
I just put grease on the graph tite gasket and heads come right off, NEVER will use copper cote spray again what a glued up mess.

kurt
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I agree. If your heads leak after the installation of name brand gaskets and grease, there is a problem with the surface prep. I found out the hard way when I was young.

I also don't like copper gaskets, especially with aluminum heads. I just introduces another metal into an already complicated galvanic soup.
 
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