What type of gasket do I use for Merlin heads ?

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09-30-2003, 11:39 AM

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What type of gasket do I use for Merlin heads ?

I have an 89 454 mag with some head troubles. I pulled the heads and they are Merlins not the stock mercruisers.

Does anyone know if I should run Mercury gaskets (head, intake , exhaust) or do Merlin heads require special gaskets ?

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09-30-2003, 11:45 AM

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felpro makes a head set for the HP series,thats my recomendation!

09-30-2003, 12:36 PM

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Thanks very much for the response. Can I pick up that set at an auto supply house ?

09-30-2003, 02:15 PM

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I second Felpro Marine head gaskets. Your local auto parts store may not carry the marine gasket.

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09-30-2003, 03:10 PM

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felpro marine

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09-30-2003, 06:41 PM

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I've used the FelPro 17040 marine gasket on the 454 engines.

10-01-2003, 09:13 PM

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OK...but for guys like me with gen V blocks and Merlin heads which do we use? I put them together a few years ago and lost the info...something was diffferent but I can't remember what......