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Feb 12, 2006 | 05:44 PM

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jd_sylvia

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From: Turlock CA

If I can't get the headmans to work that will be my next try.

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jd

Feb 12, 2006 | 07:38 PM

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Randyb12

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Originally Posted by jd_sylvia

Ok

I used the soaking method I also heard of that years ago and it worked on the headman set of gaskets, but it failed on the MrGasket. I have retorqued twice it got a little better but still leaks. The new headman gaskets will be here soon.

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jd

You need to retorque 3 or 4 times in the beginning before they start leaking. doing it after they leak is too little too late. I do it after each good heat cycle.

Feb 13, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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tomcasino

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I don't have headers but after swapping in a new 390 I had exhaust manifold leaks. I tried two sets of the fel-pro gaskets without sucess. They still leaked after re-torquing. Next I went with the Mr. Gasket paper gaskets. Those leaked also. I now have the Mr. Gasket copper header gaskets. No leaks.They went on easy with all of the bolt holes lining up.

Feb 14, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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Tmod700

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Byson makes a really good gasket. They fit right and don't leak

I will second this one, I have been using them for years with never a leak.

Perfect port fit as well.

Tmod

Feb 14, 2006 | 08:09 PM

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jd_sylvia

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Were can I find the Byson gaskets? Online or at a parts store?

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jd

I keep re-torqueing them and it is getting better.

Feb 14, 2006 | 08:14 PM

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Tmod700

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You can look here for a distributor in your area.

Tmod

Feb 18, 2006 | 05:41 PM

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jd_sylvia

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Ahhhhh the sound of silence

Well I installed the Headman header gaskets today with great success. I pre soaked them with a spray from a water bottle and before install I dabbed a bit of Never-Seeze around the seat area. Was real careful about getting them square before torqueing them down. I went over my torque sequence about 4 times and also put Never-Seeze on the bolts.
It runs without a bit of a leak, well not that these old deaf ears could hear.

You can see by the pictures below why the MrGaskets are so much worse than the Headmans.