Head Gasket

tarmon8r · 04-15-2005, 04:17 PM

I am using this copper head gasket
SCE- 036066
Brand: Specialty Component Engineering (SCE)
Product Line: SCE Pro Copper Head Gaskets
Bore (in): 4.060
Gasket Material: Copper
Compressed Thickness (in): .062
Compressed Volume (cc): 13.153
Lock Wire: No
Quantity: Sold as a pair.

Softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal.

Head Gaskets, Copper, 4.060 in. Bore, .062 in. Compressed Thickness, Ford, Small Block/351W, Pair

SCE Pro Copper head gaskets are CNC-fabricated, then annealed for outstanding malleability. The gaskets are rated 10 Rockwell F scale points softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal, and have a tensile strength of 32,000 psi to handle high-horsepower applications. SCE even claims that you can reuse a set up to five times after cleaning them with a common solvent.

This the gasket that I removed from my motor. I know your not supposed to reuse head gaskets, however they are advertising that these can be reused after cleaning with a common solvent. Anyone with practical experience? The block is o-ringed. How about the common solvent? What could I use to clean the head gasket?

I dont want maybes and shoulds, I'm looking for advice from racers and builders who know what they are talking about. Thanks in advance.

andy669 · 04-15-2005, 07:15 PM

Yes, I have reused coppers several times. Common solvent is just that, common solvent. Mineral spirits, laquer thinner, brake cleaner, kerosene, gas, whatever. I do recommend annealing them though. Just take a propane torch and lightly hit them with a low heat. Then when you are done, you will want to coat them. I cant remember what the stuff is, I wanna say its 'Copper Cote', but I could be wrong. I'm sure it will come to me later.

Andy

04-15-2005, 04:17 PM	#1
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	Head Gasket I am using this copper head gasket SCE- 036066 Brand: Specialty Component Engineering (SCE) Product Line: SCE Pro Copper Head Gaskets Bore (in): 4.060 Gasket Material: Copper Compressed Thickness (in): .062 Compressed Volume (cc): 13.153 Lock Wire: No Quantity: Sold as a pair. Softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal. Head Gaskets, Copper, 4.060 in. Bore, .062 in. Compressed Thickness, Ford, Small Block/351W, Pair SCE Pro Copper head gaskets are CNC-fabricated, then annealed for outstanding malleability. The gaskets are rated 10 Rockwell F scale points softer than other gaskets for an accurate seal, and have a tensile strength of 32,000 psi to handle high-horsepower applications. SCE even claims that you can reuse a set up to five times after cleaning them with a common solvent. This the gasket that I removed from my motor. I know your not supposed to reuse head gaskets, however they are advertising that these can be reused after cleaning with a common solvent. Anyone with practical experience? The block is o-ringed. How about the common solvent? What could I use to clean the head gasket? I dont want maybes and shoulds, I'm looking for advice from racers and builders who know what they are talking about. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

04-15-2005, 07:15 PM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Re: Head Gasket Yes, I have reused coppers several times. Common solvent is just that, common solvent. Mineral spirits, laquer thinner, brake cleaner, kerosene, gas, whatever. I do recommend annealing them though. Just take a propane torch and lightly hit them with a low heat. Then when you are done, you will want to coat them. I cant remember what the stuff is, I wanna say its 'Copper Cote', but I could be wrong. I'm sure it will come to me later. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

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