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Old 05-27-2020, 09:36 AM
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Cometic gaskets require a very smooth finish to the deck and head. (RA 50 or better. If you do not have it you can get head gasket leaks from them. I have seen this.
I think we have a winner!
The block & heads were prepped around 20 years ago when Felpro & copper gaskets were the only gaskets around.

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I think we have a winner!
The block & heads were prepped around 20 years ago when Felpro & copper gaskets were the only gaskets around.
You might get away with different gaskets, but I would check the heads and cylinder walls while it is apart

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