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Re: IH head gasket
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Posted by Uncle Dave on November 03, 2003 at 21:04:27 from (152.163.252.227):
In Reply to: IH head gasket posted by jason r on November 03, 2003 at 17:28:45:
In my opinion (and that's all it is!) it's not a good idea to put a head gasket on dry. We use 'Copper Cote' on all head gaskets unless the manufacture specifies something else. We use this on very high compression race engines as well as tractor engines. Copper Cote was developed in WWII for the Navy. It does not harden but stays pliable. Spray Aluminum paint works well also. I wouldn't use silicone. Someone may want to remove the head again someday! Some Top Fuel drag guys use silicone, but that is a real extreme application. There are a lot of good opinions/answers out there. Usually there is more than one good way to do something. Good Luck!
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