[Fot] Spitfire Alloy Valve Cover Gasket

[Mike Harmuth]

Bob, I always glue the gasket, cork, silicon, rubber (have used all kinds)
to the block. This forms a lip to keep the oil in. The alloy cover sits on
top and is not glued on.
Clean the block top well, put RTV on the gasket and lightly bolt the cover
down while the RTV cures. I've done it on the street and racing Triumphs
for years, normally the gasket lasts until I strip the head for valve jobs
or rebuilds.

mike h

On Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM robertten1--- via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hello Spitfire Brethren,
>
> I recently saw a valve cover gasket designed for the wider flat flange on
> the alloy valve cover for spitfire engine.  This was a british site-
> Spitfire - Lemans R (?)
> My question is has anyone seen anything similar here in the States ?  I'm
> frustrated with gluing and manipulating a stock Spitfire gasket to fit,
> stay and seal.
> Any word or ideas appreciated.
>
> Cheers
> Bob Totten
> 63 Spitfire  Mk1
> 64 SpitGT Autocrosser
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