Re: Solid copper head gaskets

["spook01" <spook01@comcast.net>]

Whoops!  My bad!  You need a rosebud on a large gasket like that!  Be 
careful not to get it too hot.  But.....why not use a composite gasket?  It 
conforms better.....
Best,
Ray
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world
is being run by smart people who are
putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it."
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J.E.A. Rich" <mmmbob@adelphia.net>
To: <TATERRY@aol.com>
Cc: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: Solid copper head gaskets


> Terry,
>
> You are right, there is not enough heat in a propane torch to anneal  an N 
> Type head gasket, but surely you know someone who has an oxy- acet rig who 
> would do it for you. I use a "rose bud" nozzle on my rig  and have never 
> had a problem getting a gasket too hot.
>
> Cheers, "Bob".
>
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