27 Gasket Question

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Hi Geoff,



Thank you for the information on my 27 Head gasket. I asked Geoff a

question regarding a recent post regarding the head gaskets I

uploaded to "Files". Here was his response, which I think novices

like me would appreciate knowing:



Regarding the extra gasket I was told was a '27, Geoff wrote:

"Okay, the gasket is for a 1916 to 1926 Side Valve Super six."



Regarding the fitup of the washers I installed, Geoff wrote:



"The brass washers will be fine like they are, the head will locate

them..."



Regarding the small tear in the '27 head gasket, he wrote:

"...and you will have no problems with that slight tear in the

gasket, as it is a position where there is no danger of leakage of

water or compression. Give the gasket a good coat of aluminium

paint before you install it, and let it set so that it is semi-hard

before fitting. Tighten the head bolts to 50 lbs maximum, bring the

motor up to normal temp and then re-torque the head

nuts again. best wishes,

Geoff."



Thank you Geoff.



Question:



1) Is there any special aluminium paint that I use or just any can of

aluminium spraya paint will do?



2) What does the aluminium paint do for the gasket?





Thanks again,



Rick Gatling