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head gasket ?
Anyone know the best head gasket to use on a 454 gen 1V with dart aluminum heads around .040 thick
Usually use fel pro but can't find proper # Any input would be appreciated |
17042 fel pro
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Make sure you put the headgasket on the head first and make sure that the wire ring does not hang over the combustion chamber on the head.
Many aftermarket heads require a 'bigger bore' headgasket than you'd think. Most don't check against the head, which , again,not doing so is a 'No, No' with todays aftermarket heads as most heads combustion chambers are designed for bigger bore motors. |
Mike thanks for the input
That # comes up as the economy gasket was looking for the best gasket I can get Dart recommended Fel pro # 1037 But that requires drilling two holes in the bottom of the block for coolant passages, and the two upper side holes are not in the gasket , not sure why? Not too comfortable with doing that. also forgot to mention this is a 525 sc engine |
Every 525 sc I've seen was a gen 5. Good to know on that gasket number.
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Originally Posted by actionmarineguy
(Post 4233040)
Mike thanks for the input
That # comes up as the economy gasket was looking for the best gasket I can get Dart recommended Fel pro # 1037 But that requires drilling two holes in the bottom of the block for coolant passages, and the two upper side holes are not in the gasket , not sure why? Not too comfortable with doing that. also forgot to mention this is a 525 sc engine |
Mark IV should be 17046. Great gaskets
http://www.jegs.com/i/Fel-Pro/375/17046/10002/-1 |
Originally Posted by Rookie
(Post 4233076)
Mark IV should be 17046. Great gaskets
http://www.jegs.com/i/Fel-Pro/375/17046/10002/-1 |
#1071 if you want MLS
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
(Post 4233085)
im not sure but i think he has a gen5 block.
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