dumb flathead question

[truth]

I finally scored the right 8ba flathead for my T project, I never built one up before. I got two kinds of gaskets for the heads - copper and a set that are made out of gasket material. What are ya'll running, and is there any major differences in thier performance?

I also noticed that there's a ton of gaskets available for the intake, too (rubber, gasket material, copper, etc)... so same questions for them, too..

Tanks!

[FoMoCo_MoFo]

HEY!

I got copper ones, that's what most everyone i asked suggested. I did even use one for the intake.

did ryan e-mail you about my payment for the auction???

[truth]

thanks... thats what I suspected (at least as far as the heads go), but just wanted to make sure...

Dude, i got yer stuff ready to roll. I just need you to email or PM me your mailing addy. Did you get the PM I sent ya a while back?

Truthula

[RoadDevil13]

Any help you need bro dont hesitate to email me....I gots access to all that...One of my best resources is Pat-"roaddevil" or Aaron "ichoptop"

[truth]

Awesome man...tanks!

[cheaterjack]

You can get the whole gasket set at NAPA they still stock it as a part in their inventory...

[truth]

cool.

[Flat Ernie]

FelPro is now selling their perma-blue gaskets for the flatty as well - quality stuff.

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[Jimv]

Make Sure yo put the head gaskets on right!! if there backwards they'll leak water.I think it says it right on them.
Jim

[NoSurf]

Hey Truth, good luck on the flatty. If you have any questions call on down to Ray Helger's in Little Compton RI. He is more than helpful over the phone and the place is a flathead ford mecca to visit also. (if you didnt know that already)

Helger's (http://www.raysantiquesandparts.com/)

[truth]

cool - thanks fellas.

Nosurf - my Uncle lives in Little Compton... I gotta go check that out next time I'm down there!

[BUICKS38]

Jim's right. I put mine on the wrong way the first time and they did leak. I was glad at the time that i was just the gasket. I thought I had a crack. I heard that the copper gaskets are the best to use. Jerry

[Psychobilly Boi]

Hi Mate,

Remember, there are no stupid flathead questions, only stupid people who own them! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Says me who has my 8BA in pieces all over FlatOz's garage floor.

Danny