[TR] Solid Copper Head Gasket for TR3

[Bill]

I had the same problem with Casper 1957 TR3. I finally found a 
mechanic who did some serious checking and discovered my 87mm liners 
were too short, therefore not sealing correctly with any sort of head 
gasket.  Once they were replaced all is well.  It is a theory you 
might want to check out ...



>Greetings.
>I have blown a number of head gaskets (at least 5) and have 
>discussed this on the list over the last couple of years. The last 
>one blew outside Eureka coming back from Triumphest .. this was on 
>an engine rebuilt completely professionally.
>A well trusted source has suggested that the new gaskets are built 
>for 83 - 87 mm pistons and can easily burn out, especially with 87 
>mm pistons, which I have.
>He suggested a solid copper gasket, which he uses in his tr3/tr4 
>racing engines and suggest they may be the answer.
>I have been on Gasket Works web site, and it seems to make sense. 
>They also discuss at length the o-rings required.
>What are the list's opinions on solid copper head gaskets? .. also 
>on installing the o-rings? .. importance of specific 87mm sizing?
>While it is apart, I am also planning to put in the 6 vane water 
>pump and try and find a 185 long thermostat and take out my drilled 
>out brass plug. Can't cover too many bases.
>Thanks
>Allan Reich
>Vancouver, Canada
>1960 TR3A - TS65713L (+O)


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Bill Pugh
1957 TR3
"Casper"
TS16765L
Wallace, CA