header gaskets
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01 POWERSTROKE
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From: Clearfield, Utah
header gaskets
im looking to buy some header gaskets any ones worth buying iv never had good luck with header gaskets there for my 460 aluminum heads and mad dog headers someone told me copper rtv just put a bead around it and its good and its a daily driver thanks for the help.........
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Jeff's Bronco Graveyard!!!!! I got a set of the thick one's for my 351M with some Hedeman fenderwell exits, and they are awesome.
Make sure the mating faces (heads/headers) are oil and grease free to prevent gasket burn. Follow the initial torque sequence and do a re-torque after a few miles.
Do a hot and cold te-torque and remember to use anti-seize in the bolts, you will thank yourself someday later.
I went to "fastenal" and got some better grade bolts with a large head face and those 2 piece lock washers.
Make sure the mating faces (heads/headers) are oil and grease free to prevent gasket burn. Follow the initial torque sequence and do a re-torque after a few miles.
Do a hot and cold te-torque and remember to use anti-seize in the bolts, you will thank yourself someday later.
I went to "fastenal" and got some better grade bolts with a large head face and those 2 piece lock washers.
