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Originally Posted by tom s
I have found the 5/16 cork to be the best.I glue them to the covers with Hylomar and just a light smear of grease on the head side of the cork.Tom
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I also use the 5/16" Cork Gaskets but because I do not try to be original on my Solid Lifter Engine for many years, I USE ALLEN HEAD SET SCREWS IN THE HEADS (LIGHT PERMATEX ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THREADS IN THE HEADS).
And then I use matching Nylok nuts on the set screws. The set screws stay in place, the nuts JUST snug the cork gaskets slightly, and I never have valve cover leaks. Gaskets look like new and have been on the engine 10 years.
Valve covers come off once a year for valvetrain inspection. With the new Rhoads/ Hydraulic lifter cam I might not check them again after the first year.
Tom V.