Hornet Head Gaskets

Frankvintagefullflowcom

I need to order a gasket set for our Hornet but the popular vendor has three choices regarding the head gasket: NORS (McChord, Fitzgerald, Victor or whatever), FelPro or something called "Pro-Torque High Bond". I'll bet there some opinions as to what is the best of those choices. Prices are virtually identical, but aren't a consideration anyway......I just want the best quality available. Any suggestions?

Frank

 

onerare39

Frank,

Not that you would really care but I have used the Best Gasket from Dale Cooper.

There will also be some opinions regarding using Copper Coat, silver boiler paint, or nothing on the gasket.  I can't remember but I think I used Copper Coat.

John Forkner

Ol racer

FYI
Years ago, I used all the Brands with no problem, but today the Best Perm Bond is a far superior gasket..Randy Maas, 21st Century Hudson also sells the BEST 'Perm Bond' Head Gasket. They can be installed 'As Is', but I spray with K-W Copper Coat.  If spray the Gasket, hang and let get 'Tacky before installing.
The Perm Bond doesnt come in the Gasket Set. You need order it seperately.

dave11

FWIT...I will use Best brand gaskets and nothing else

Frankvintagefullflowcom

So......I see a mis-match in terms her,e but may I assume that Dale is selling the Best Perm-Bond and calling it Pro-Torque High Bond?

I looked at the Maas list as well as Dale's. Olson's is right up the road from me and they are a Best dealer as well. I've done a bit of biz with them in the past so I may give 'em a shot, too.

Thanks for the input.

ps Doc, yes, it's going into the Coupe. For some reason it's got a leaky intake valve on #6 and I can't head out to Colorado without correcting that little issue......it won't heal. I'm doing a long list of maintenance/mods/repairs that have been waiting for me for some time, like timing components, PCV, exhaust manifold repair/mod, wiring, paint, trans/rear end seals, etc. The local tavern called Patty and asked if I had died.  Sorry......no such luck.

F