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Jan 28, 2002 | 01:56 PM

John's Shark

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Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets

What gasket type and manufacturer do you guys recommed I use on a 71 350/270hp with original valve covers? Thanks!
John

Jan 28, 2002 | 02:02 PM

Stingy74

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)

I've had good luck with the traditional cork gaskets from Fel-Pro. I clean the mating surface on the valve cover really good and glue it down so it is permanently stuck to the cover. Makes taking the covers on and off a breeze.

Jan 28, 2002 | 02:10 PM

Edzred72

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)

I just replaced my V-cover gaskets this weekend and used fel-pro cork. After re-painting the covers I rtv'd the gaskets to the covers, set them aside (upside down) till the rtv dried, spread a thin coat of motor oil over the gasket, then installed them. Piece of cake. Great fit, and substantial thickness. :cheers: :cheers:

Jan 28, 2002 | 02:46 PM

John's Shark

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (Silvr77)

Thanks, I will try the Fe-Pro cork.

Jan 28, 2002 | 02:47 PM

82dukman

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)

I used Felpro cork too. I agree with Silvr77, presoak the gasket with motor oil. It allows the cork to swell and fit better.

Jan 28, 2002 | 03:01 PM

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (82dukman)

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Jan 28, 2002 | 03:02 PM

John's Shark

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (82dukman)

Autozone has 3 types/sizes of Fel-Pro cork, 5/32", 7/32" and high temperature. Which one is best?

Jan 28, 2002 | 03:05 PM

82dukman

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (John's Shark)

If I remember correctly, mine were 7/32

[Modified by 82dukman, 2:06 PM 1/28/2002]

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Jan 28, 2002 | 07:51 PM

Pedro'74

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Re: Need Recommendation On Valve Cover Gaskets (82dukman)

I'm using the Fel-Pro gasket that has a metal layer sandwiched between cork. I glued it to the valve cover with Gasgasinch, and just applied some motor oil on the other side. It works great, and should last a long time....

-Pedro

[Modified by Pedro'74, 6:51 PM 1/28/2002]

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