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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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292 y block gaskets

OK, I've got my 292 freshened with new rod and main bearings, new rings, pushrods, oil pump ready to bolt on, etc. My question is... I get conflicting stories about using a sealant with the gaskets. I'm most concerned about getting the head gasket right, some say spray with a copper gasket sealant others say dry. What is correct for installing the head gaskets, timing cover gasket, oil pan, and intake???? thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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I'm old school. Copper Coat on the head gaskets. Non hardening Permatex on the timing cover and oil pan, with a dab of silicon at the corners. Same on the intake.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks, Old Crow. Can you explain more about the dab of silicon @ the corners? I assume you mean an automotive silicon gasket product??
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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On multiple piece gaskets, I always sort of bed the joint in a dab of silicone RTV. Helps hold it together during assembly and seals the joint.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Dont use copper sealant if you have a composition head gasket. Youll never get the dang thing off again.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 04:09 AM
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If everything was done correctly inside the motor, the heads shouldn't have to come off again until we're dead and buried. :-)
 
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