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Head and Rocker cover Gaskets
Can anyone direct me to a manufacturer or distributor of TOP QUALITY head and rocker cover gaskets to suit a 351 Windsor carrying TFS Wedge-R heads.
Any info ie. pros/ cons of different manufacturers would be appreciated....... PS. Any suppliers part numbers would be a bonus!! Regards Paul........OZCOBRA:confused: |
I picked up a set of the thick silicone over metal ones. Saw them at a car swap meet but, I believe Summit, Jegs, etc. all have them.
Roscoe |
Thanks Roscoe I had previously bought a set of FEL-PRO head gaskets these were supposedly made to suit the TFS WEDGE-R head but as usual the holes & gasket were not where they should be !!!
I was hoping someone could give give me an idea as to what should be used in different applications. Thanks again for the lead, I'll be checking these out once I'm finished here. OZCOBRA |
I bought the same high temp silicon over metal valve cover gaskets. They are "Earl's". Earl's also has metal header gaskets. Got them from Summit.
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Dave "Ren Man"
Thanks for your reply. I guess what I am really after is some info regarding head gaskets whether it be an article someone could direct me to or some personal experiences with different gaskets pros/cons. This is for my own education and also to help me have an input in the build of my engine and compare his views with info I have gathered. REGARDS ......PAUL OZCOBRA.%/ |
G'day Paul,
I have been using the Fel-pro head gasket # 10112 in all the aluminum head 302/351W motors I've built lately. I has a copper wire for the head gasket fire ring that won't damage the aluminum head surface. The Fel-pro 10111 has a steel wire and is better left for iron heads. I have used the 10112 with TFS heads and had no problems. Tha absolute best valve cover gasket on the planet for the Windsor is the factory steel/rubber unit. Ford part # F1ZZ-6584-B I have NEVER had one leak and they can be re-used forever. Good luck, --Mike P.S. My wife grew up in a suburb outside Sydney! |
G'Day Mike,
That haussie accent needs some work , it's a good thing you can type!!!! Anyways back to your post I did purchase a Fel-pro gasket a while back ,not quite sure of the part number supposedly for Windsor : TFS Head I must check the number anyway they didn't fit !! My first choice was Fel-pro and from what you are saying I guess I'll stick with them. OEM for the rocker you say, not a problem well l guess l'm set now ,thanks for the reply and part no.'s Regards Paul.......OZCOBRA :3DSMILE: P.S DOES YOUR WIFE NEED TO RE-STOCK HER SUPPLY OF VEGIMITE ???:LOL: |
Hi Paul,
What is not fitting on the Fel-pro gaskets? Maybe we can figure it out together. I have had to add steam holes in some head gaskets but I don't remember if it was for an early 302 or a 351W. I've been building a lot of big blocks lately but I have some stroker small blocks coming up in the future. Ta, Mike P.S. Don't laugh mate, but we do get care packages from my wife's family. Vegimite, Arnott's biscuits, Bushells tea, and Caburary chocolate bars, just to name a few! |
Hey Paul,
Are you sure you're true blu', that's Vegemite with an 'e' mate. |
Dave ,
Thanks for the correction ,my mom always said,"Son spell it as we says down here in the southern states." Cheers mate!!! Mike I'll pull out those gaskets and check again and l will get back to you. Regards Paul |
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