- 1. Solid copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: TATERRY@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:19:07 EDT
- Gents, I've been advised by more than a few not to use the composit head gasket but to anneal the solid copper gasket that I have....and use plenty of copper coat.....ok, I hit the gasket 6 times wit
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- 2. Re: Solid copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "J.E.A. Rich" <mmmbob@adelphia.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:48:59 -0600
- You are right, there is not enough heat in a propane torch to anneal an N Type head gasket, but surely you know someone who has an oxyacet rig who would do it for you. I use a "rose bud" nozzle on m
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- 3. Re: Solid copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "J.E.A. Rich" <mmmbob@adelphia.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:30:07 -0600
- I have never tried a MAP gas torch so I cannot say if it would be hot enough. I have always used oxy-acet' as I have it. It is important to get the gasket to a cherry red colour and then quench it i
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- 4. Re: Solid copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "spook01" <spook01@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:33:56 -0500
- All that is required is a regular propane torch. Acetylene or Map gas may melt the gasket, making little globs and ruining the seal. If you use them, go very easy. Best, Ray "Sometimes I wonder whet
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- 5. Re: Solid copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "spook01" <spook01@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:37:10 -0500
- Whoops! My bad! You need a rosebud on a large gasket like that! Be careful not to get it too hot. But.....why not use a composite gasket? It conforms better..... Best, Ray "Sometimes I wonder whether
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