[Fot] Copper vs steel figure 8 gaskets

[N197TR4 at cs.com]

I really dont think it makes a difference. We have used both. In fact I dont 
remember seeing copper gaskets recently.

We have made and used circular gasket in mild steel in different thicknesses 
with the laser process, when setting liner height. 

In any case, NEVER a problem with sealing at the liner seat, that I ever 
remember.

But Mordy, I suspect, could make you some.

Joe (A)


> 
> I delivered a gasket set I purchased fro BFE to the shop building my TR3/4
> race engine and they want copper figure 8 gaskets instead of the steel ones
> in the set. They claim that the copper gaskets seal much better and have
> stopped the build waiting on the new gaskets. What are your thoughts copper
> vs steel? Does the copper gasket allow them to be "looser" when building the
> engine? Are these gaskets really steel or some other material?
> 
> Who makes copper figure 8 gaskets (maybe Mordy)?
> 
> Thank you
> 
> Mark  
> 

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