[Fot] Copper vs steel figure 8 gaskets

[BOB KRAMER]

Isn't the difference in the thickness? If I recall the copper, which are no 
longer sold measure around 17 thou and the steel ones are closer to 15. It's 
nice to have a couple of thicker ones in the spares box when you want to get 
the protrusion correct with some of the liners on the market today.

Bob Kramer
rkramer3 at austin.rr.com
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Subject: Re: [Fot] Copper vs steel figure 8 gaskets


>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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