[TR] [Bulk] Re: TR3A head gasket

[Alex]

Wanted to thank everyone for feedback on the coating for the head. I was at
the point of reinstalling the head and unfortunately had no responses yet.
Something I should have asked way before pulling the head. Went with hylomar
as a substitute for wellseal that the book recommended.

Anyway, it appeared that the head was not torqued properly, so I went with the
reinstall with a new gasket. If there is no improvement it looks likes magna
fluxing the end may be in order. A calculated gamble based on initial
findings.

Thanks again,
Alex
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: tedsimx at bright.net
  To: Alex
  Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:25 PM
  Subject: [Bulk] Re: [TR] TR3A head gasket


  Alex, no sealant should be used.  We have good quality head gaskets.  While
the head is off, you should have it magnafluxed and pressure tested.  Magaflux
detects external cracks and pressure testing detects internal cracks. Please
let me know if we can help. Ted

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  -----Original message-----

    From: Alex <ambritts at bellsouth.net>
    To: *Triumphs List <triumphs at autox.team.net>
    Sent: Sat, Dec 10, 2011 19:13:30 GMT+00:00
    Subject: [TR] TR3A head gasket


    Quick question on replacing the head gasket on my 59 TR3A. Is any sealant
    used when reinstalling. if yes, both sides?

    I have removed the head and will detail later this evening.

    Thx,
    Alex Manzo
    59 TR3A