tankman

Good afternoon,

I'm finally ready to put my heads back on my '87 after blowing a head gasket. I've cleaned,and drained,and chased threads.

I'm confused about whether the felpro head gasket #7733PT2 goes on completely dry or do I put sealant around the circulation openings.I know I'm going to screw up something,but don't want to start off screwing up.

Thanks in advance to all who respond.

tankman

383vett

I use the multi-steel layer Felpro head gaskets. I have always sprayed on a layer of Permatex Spray Copper on each side of the gasket and have never had a head gasket problem.

C409

..... Felpro recommends that the Perma Torque Blue gaskets be installed dry ... I have been known to give them a nice even coat of the Permatex Copper seal as extra insurance ... with no ill effects .........

JackDidley

Put some sealer on the head bolts. Some use teflon. I smear a bit of RTV on the threads myself.

desertmike1

If those are the teflon coated gaskets (blue in color) they install Dry..

If you are replacing the head bolts, and the new one's come with a smidge of sealant on the threads, thats all you need for sealing the head bolts.

I use a dab of Mobile 1 under the Bolt head/washer, and I use a Q tip and wipe a coat around the spot face on the head it-self (Aluminum surface)

I like to torque in three steps in Sequence.. some guys torque in two steps.. you choose.

Good stuff!

tankman

Thanks everyone. I do have the Blue in color gaskets but don't know if they are ceramic. I'll put 'em on dry when I get started again.

tankman

Supahone

Did those head gasket work out for you on those aluminum heads?

HlhnEast

Just did my '85 iron head L98 in this manner except I use dino oil. Permatex soft dry sealant (I forget if its 1 or 2) on the bolt threads. No problems at all.