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Charrlie_S
PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:31 am 
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RE: RODS
I always install one rod/piston assy, torque, and rotate.That way if there is a problem, I know where it is. Might be a stupid question, but the rod caps, are with the rods they came from, correct? Also installed the correct way (notch to notch).

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if using the OEM steel shim gasket. If using the felpro head gasket, install without using any sealer.


How come? I can't think of a reason not to use copper gasket spray on a composite head gasket.

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I guess you could, but why? These things seal great in any case and you are making your life simpler later with potential cleaning issues. I used spray copper on composition gaskets a few times, but haven't done it in about 20 yrs.

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if using the OEM steel shim gasket. If using the felpro head gasket, install without using any sealer.


How come? I can't think of a reason not to use copper gasket spray on a composite head gasket.


I did years ago, but the newest felpro head gasket for the slant six, is a different type. It is slightly thinner, and more like a multi layer gasket, it has a coating, and a rubber type embosing at possible leak areas. Moreover Felpro says to install dry.

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Ah, I haven't used the new-type Fel-Pro gasket. If they say put it on dry, then…put it on dry!

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