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Re: Results of my Head Gaskets Question

To: Rick Byrnes <rick@rbmotorsports.com>
Subject: Re: Results of my Head Gaskets Question
From: Joe Amo <jkamo@rapidnet.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 05:03:22 -0700
Which one do you consider rocket fuel     ?

Rick Byrnes wrote:

> Earlier someone asked about deformation of an aluminum head with the "wire
> ring"  Fel Pro gaskets.  That is the down side.  If the gasket has a steel
> wire encapsulated there is a little brinnelling and I find it necessary to
> remove .003 to .005 for a perfect surface each season on my aluminum head.
> I have never tried to not do that.  My little 4 banger is at 17:1 and I take
> no chances.  I'm also real carefull for detonation.  (I do like that ERC
> rocket fuel)
> Fel Pro also has the same type of gasket with a copper wire that provides no
> brinnelling but also less unit load for sealing.  We make our choice and
> takes our chances.
> And NO, guys, I don't miss work a bit.
>
> Rick

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