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Alvin Roberts (

09-28-2005 01:25:35

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I removed the cylinder head on my 1948 8N tractor just to look around and clean things up a bit before I crank it up....it had a metal head gasket. The gasket is in good shape but I still need to replace the gasket when I put the head back on right? I wasn"t sure because I"ve never seen the metal gasket like that before.

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Alvin Roberts (MS)

09-28-2005 18:36:58

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

Okay, thanks...that's what I figured but I wasn't for sure. I got the new head gasket today so I'll be using a new one when I re-install the head. Thanks again.

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Bob

09-28-2005 07:54:54

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

Likely, your head gasket is not all metal, but a sandwich "composite" of metal top and bottom, with a sheet of asbestos in between.

Re-using the head gasket is not recommended. If it leaks, and water enters the cylinders, you'll have rust there, and once the water gets down in the oil, the oil becomes like a milkshake, and is very bad for the bearings!

If you decide to try re-using it, clean it up and try the old mechanic's trick of giving each side a couple of coats (with drying time in between) from a cheap can of aluminum spray paint from the Dollar Store. Let the paint dry before installing it.

Re-torque after warmup.

Likely, this will work, but do it at your own risk, and watch for signs of water getting in the oil!

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Cargocult

09-28-2005 05:20:56

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

Depends upon the availabiulity of the gasket and UR budget! I'd say try it, and see what happens! I've used the old one a couple of times with no ill effects! It is a 45 minute drive (1 way) to the Ford Tractor Dealer, and I was broke anyway. Back in the day, folks didn't have the $$$ to waste on buying new stuffs when the old would work! My opinion only!! CC

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philm

09-28-2005 04:40:24

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

change it.
why take a chance.
they are cheap enough.

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Dan

09-28-2005 04:25:44

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

I have reused a head gasket before, but it was one that was only on for less than 1 hour of run time (troubleshooting a valve problem). Anytime it is on for a significant time, replace it - they are only a couple of bucks.

Good luck,
Dan

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Rick H. Ga.

09-28-2005 04:23:16

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Alvin Roberts (MS), 09-28-2005 01:25:35

I have been told by a professional mechanic that you always use a new head gasket when re-installing the head, no matter how good the old one looks.

However, if you like adventure, you can try it with the old gasket and see what happens.

HTH. Rick

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philm

09-28-2005 07:57:47

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Re: Head Gasket in reply to Rick H. Ga., 09-28-2005 04:23:16

i like that,
"if you like adventure."

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