headgasket

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
does it work to reuse a head gasket if you take the head off of a stepdown engine?

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Is it made by Best gaskets?
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    The Gasket Your Getting From Randy Is Think Is And Solid Copper Gasket For Me I Got One From Dale Cooper And I Painted 2 Coats Of Alum. Paint On Both Sides As For Changing The Gasket I Always Change The Gasket Any Time I Remove A Head
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Jimalberta wrote:
    does it work to reuse a head gasket if you take the head off of a stepdown engine?



    probably, until you change it the next time, which will be real soon.



    They seem too available to chance anything like re-using one. I bet some special hard to find ones, there are no other options though... but Hudson stepdown gaskets are readily available.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    New ones I have are from Best Gasket



    Randy
  • dwardo99
    dwardo99 Expert Adviser
    Randy -- what makes it better than the other gaskets available? Is it copper? Thanks.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Best gasket # 722, head gaskets:



    appear to have a steel lining sandwiched between 2 black, carbon-fiber layers;



    plus a small steel edging surrounding the combustion chamber within each cylinder.



    If this URL works you may examine a photo:



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8040406312&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT





    I just rec'd mine and don't know whether to use AL paint or Armor-All ! !



    Using Armor-All; I suppose if I want to remove the head for some reason the gasket could be reused if in a bind and can't locate a new gasket. decisions - decisions
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    No, they are not copper--do not use any sealer on the "black surface" of the gasket, just around where the metal shows. This gasket seals so tightly, it is difficult to get the head off. You will need a razor blade to remove the material off the block and head if you should ever have to remove the head. Make sure you clean your head & block well with an solvent and keep your fingerprints off the surface. 10 times better than the fel-pro; however that is just my opinion. Others will differ I'm sure. We will be posting the best gasket lines for the 212 254 232 262 308 on our website soon. Have gaskets in stock now.



    Randy
  • dwardo99
    dwardo99 Expert Adviser
    Would it be an advantage to use it on a block where somebody had been very enthusiatic about scraping gaskets and put scores on top of it with a screwdriver or something? What does one cost?
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Jimalberta wrote:
    does it work to reuse a head gasket if you take the head off of a stepdown engine?
    Wouldn't matter what kind of engine - NEVER re-use the head gasket unless you are in a pinch...
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    dwardo99 wrote:
    Would it be an advantage to use it on a block where somebody had been very enthusiatic about scraping gaskets and put scores on top of it with a screwdriver or something? What does one cost?

    This gasket will be the one to use with block and head defects. $83.00 PPD>



    Randy
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