Correct head gasket for big block???
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From: Holly MI
Correct head gasket for big block???
I've tried many things now to get my car to run cooler (currently at 230) to no avail. One of my theories is that I may have the wrong head gasket, with the cooling passages either too small or in the wrong place. I recently rebuilt the engine (750 miles) and am worried I may have gotten the wrong head gasket. Can anyone confirm the correct Fel-Pro Blue head gasket for a stock 69 427/390? The heads are stock cast iron and it's a 2 bolt main (L36).
Thanks
Ken
Thanks
Ken
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Re: Correct head gasket for big block??? (bb69)
The # I get for the basic 'ole blue Fel Pro is 8180PT-2.
There are several different ones. What # did you buy?
Jim
There are several different ones. What # did you buy?
Jim
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From: Holly MI
Re: Correct head gasket for big block??? (427Hotrod)
427Hotrod,
I don't have the number with me, I will check after work. I forgot to look last night. I bought a complete set of gaskets at one time. I'm a little worried that maybe the cooling holes may be the wrong size.
Ken
I don't have the number with me, I will check after work. I forgot to look last night. I bought a complete set of gaskets at one time. I'm a little worried that maybe the cooling holes may be the wrong size.
Ken
