[Fot] Head Gasket

[Gary Schneider]

I have my Uncle Jack engine apart for maintenance right now. On my o-ringed engine he used the AE330 copper-faced composite gasket, and carefully rolled the copper-foil fold of the fire ring a little further back in the valve pocket. I would guess by patient and gentle tapping. Beautiful work and it lasted for years.

Regards,
Gary Schneider




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From: Mark Eginton <markconsultation at twcny.rr.com>
To: "fot at autox.team.net" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, March 26, 2010 8:22:07 PM
Subject: [Fot] Head Gasket

Got the head back - dressed it up and assembled. Noticed that with .090 shaved off, the headgasket (stock 86mm) protrudes into the chamber under the exhaust valve. Jack notes predicts this but not quite sure the best way to deal with it. I worked up the edge of the copper and can probably shave it back and roll it over again but it would get pretty close to the water relief. Can I run it protruding Jack notes says it won't last but I'm only .090 not racing all the time so...

How do you guys deal with this?

M

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